• Long-term contract – 18 months + 2 × 12-month extensions
• High-impact systems engineering role with a Federal Government agency
• Rewarding hourly rates $

A prominent Federal Government agency is seeking an experienced Senior System Integration Infrastructure Engineer to join their mission-critical digital capability team. This opportunity sits within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and will play a key role in supporting secure, scalable and integrated systems essential to national security. The successful candidate will contribute to major programs, delivering complex systems integration outcomes across Linux, Kubernetes and enterprise infrastructure environments. The Senior System Integration Infrastructure Engineer will be offered an initial 18-month contract with two 12-month extensions, working onsite in Canberra or Melbourne, with limited WFH flexibility subject to operational need. Positive Vetting (PV) clearance is essential.

The successful Senior System Integration Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading the design, engineering, deployment and maintenance of high-availability, scalable and secure Linux and Kubernetes systems.
• Developing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to deploy, secure and maintain Linux hosts and Kubernetes clusters.
• Packaging, deploying and managing containerised applications in Kubernetes environments.
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand capability requirements and deliver integrated technical solutions.

To be successful, the Senior System Integration Infrastructure Engineer will demonstrate (4 points):

• Proven experience with Linux (RHEL 7+), Kubernetes deployment, configuration management and security compliance.
• Strong capability in creating and maintaining IaC and CI/CD workflows, including Ansible playbooks.
• Demonstrated ability to identify system interdependencies and lead Agile/DevOps-based delivery teams.
• Eligibility and possession of an active Positive Vetting (PV) clearance, and willingness to undergo ASD’s OSA process.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a critical Federal Government program and deliver systems that enable secure digital capability at national scale. The successful Senior System Integration Infrastructure Engineer will be offered an 18-month contract with two 12-month extensions. If you have the required skills and experience, APPLY NOW. Please forward your application to jobs@hitechaust.com, quoting reference BL0110. For more exciting job opportunities, visit www.hitechaust.com.