The role

As part of our Defence Delivery group, the DevSecOps Engineer will contribute to the development of the Saab 9LV Combat Management System, a naval command and control system that integrates sensors, weapons, and data to provide situational awareness and decision support for maritime operations. As a member of the DevSecOps Team in System Delivery Group (SDG), the DevSecOps Engineer will contribute to the upkeep and enhancement of the SDG development environments. This role is responsible for translating needs of SDG users and producing efficient and secure solutions to meet those needs, whilst complying to broader corporate function and policy constraints.

Further, the successful candidate will:

• Be active in the completion of planned SDG DevSecOps enhancements.
• Be active in monitoring, identification and resolution of SDG systems and development environment issues as they arise.
• Maintain assigned Jira tasks by keeping ticket status, details, effort log and time estimates accurate and regularly updated. Log defects with sufficient detail for effective resolution.
• Will actively triage and complete SDG DevSecOps ServiceHub tickets.

Flexible work arrangements such 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

Essential

• Familiarity with the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Scripting skills using languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Broad understanding of technology and technology trends.
• Demonstrated understanding of:
  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery concepts.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts
  • containerised applications.

Desirable

• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Agile principles, practices and processes.
  • Analysing and implementing ASD ISM controls
  • Implementing CI/CD solutions
  • Developing solutions as Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Building and deploying containerised applications.
  • Application and infrastructure monitoring and incident response
  • Configuration rollout and management of the Atlassian Datacenter suite, including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Fisheye and Crucible.
  • Configuration tools such as Ansible
  • Monitoring and analytic tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
  • Linux, open-source applications and tools management

As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance preferably to NV1 level or have the ability to gain one. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

What you will be part of

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

Applications

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.