Location:	Brisbane
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1876770
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The opportunity

The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat - is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking a skilled DevSecOps Engineer to join our dynamic Laboratory Operations team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring a seamless integration of development, testing, and deployment processes. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for automating and optimizing our operational processes, enhancing system reliability, and improving the overall efficiency of our MQ-28 software development lifecycle.

The role is based in Brisbane.

As a DevSecOps Engineer you will:

• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff to manage code releases.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across development and operations teams.
• Automation and Tooling:
  • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process.
• Monitoring and Performance:
  • Implement monitoring solutions to ensure system performance and reliability.
  • Analyze system performance metrics and troubleshoot issues to enhance application performance.
• Infrastructure Management:
  • Optimize resource allocation and manage build pipeline services to support development and production environments.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Implement security best practices in the development and deployment processes.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Documentation and Training:
  • Create and maintain documentation for processes, systems, and tools.
  • Provide training and support to team members on DevOps practices and tools.
    

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role in software development and IT operations.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Ruby) and automation tools.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Bitbucket, Bamboo, Artifactory, GitLab).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)
• Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded).

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.