TSPV - Lead DevOps Engineer

Architecture/Database

HR & Recruitment

IT & T

Project Management / Business Analysts

Software Development & Testing/IT Security & Compliance

Lead DevOps Engineer – TSPV Cleared (Permanent Opportunity) 
Location: Melbourne (preferred) or Canberra

Join a small, tight-knit DevOps team where your leadership and technical expertise will shape secure and scalable development environments. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll work across a diverse technology stack to streamline delivery pipelines, enhance platform reliability, and drive automation. Flexibility, collaboration, and technical depth are key to success in this high-impact opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing DevOps/Kubernetes team.
  • Design and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
  • Implement DevSecOps practices to ensure secure and compliant software delivery.
  • Drive platform modernization, infrastructure reliability, and migration projects.
Key Criteria:
  • Proven experience with Kubernetes (Rancher/RKE2), Docker, and GitLab CI/CD.
  • Strong skills in AWS and hybrid on-prem environments.
  • Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
  • Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across technical functions.

Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates are required to have a TSPV clearance to perform this role.
This position is open to Australian citizens with a valid security clearance due to role requirements. We are committed to a non-discriminatory hiring process but, unfortunately, cannot provide visa sponsorship for overseas applicants.

 
How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Kate on (02) 6230 0233 or Click APPLY!
Due to system limitations, we will only be able to contact candidates who closely match the requirements for this role. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to apply if your experience aligns with the position.
 

About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra-based, wholly Australian-owned Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised consulting assignments.
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