AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation’s strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.

The Secure Communication System (SCS) program has been providing secure network solutions to Defence and Government customers for over a decade. The product suite provides easy to use and intuitive remote access connectivity to enterprise networks from anywhere in the world, utilising public and private network bearers to simultaneously access multiple classified domains.

Your Role:
As a Principal Engineer DevOps, you will lead the transformation of our processes and infrastructure to enable rapid deployment of new capabilities while ensuring a stable security posture and incorporating continuous stakeholder feedback. Your mission is to integrate and enhance development pipelines through robust automation, utilising test-driven development tools and continuous integration/test frameworks.

You'll master advanced provisioning and deployment techniques such as packaging, componentising, or cloud distribution. Operating under agile principles, you will drive efficiency and effectiveness in an environment geared towards continuous improvement. Your expertise will also be crucial in implementing Software Configuration Management (SCM), maintaining high standards of code quality, and ensuring comprehensive code coverage with automated testing for seamless Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

About You:
You are a dynamic DevOps Engineer with demonstrated experience in DevOps and DevSecOps, backed by a solid understanding of Linux environments. You excel in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining infrastructure that supports cutting-edge product development. Your collaborative spirit thrives in environments that value excellence, and you are adept at working closely with both software development teams and broader DevSecOps and Infrastructure groups.

Your technical skills are proven, with expertise in Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab Repositories, Terraform, Ansible, Robot Framework, and virtualisation platforms like VMware vSphere. You are proficient in Bash scripting, Makefiles, and Python, and experienced in managing workflows using tools like JIRA. Holding relevant qualifications or certifications in Computer Science or Software Engineering, you are committed to contributing to all aspects of health, safety, environmental, and quality management.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who is driven by innovation and excellence, eager to contribute as part of a dynamic team working with cutting-edge technology in the defence sector.

What we Offer:
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
 

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program 

Everyone Matters:
Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply. 

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.