Cloud Automation Engineer – multiple positions 
    PROG 4​​
    ​​ *(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 30/6/21)

    RFQ-ASD-37-2021 SOW 2 RE-OPENED
    Role: Cloud Automation Engineer – multiple positions 
    Major SFIA Level: PROG 4​​
    ​Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), (SNO-SPO)
    ​Location: Canberra Region (Russell, Fyshwick, Fairbairn, Brindabella Pk)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: may be considered. 
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    ​Closes:  Friday 1st October 2021 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
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    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programs and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a Cloud Automation Engineer.
    The Cloud Automation Engineer will be required to develop and integrate software employing an Agile Software Development Methodology (SDM). The position includes developing software, integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and Government off the Shelf (GOTS) software, documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment. The successful candidate will need highly developed software development skills and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Automate the deployment of cloud services.
    • In conjunction with developers, build a pipeline that allows for development, testing, QA and production development of code.
    • Produce and update unit and integration tests for infrastructure and software that is being developed.
    • Contribute to Linux and/or Windows administration and hardening.
    • Undertake development in Python, including frameworks such as Django and/or Flask. 
    • Work as a member of an integrated team and support productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with customers as well as the broader project team.

    Other Skills:
    • Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform or other cloud platforms.
    • Experience in IT cloud system design. 
    • Experience in Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Kubernetes or Terraform
    • Experience with virtual routers and VPN configuration
    • Experience with integrating services using REST interfaces or similar techniques

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PROG 4
    • ITOP 4
    • SINT 4

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal to no travel.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.