DevSecOps Engineer at myCareer - NSW Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

157430.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Containers, JavaScript, Python, Bash, Git, CI/CD Pipelines, Cyber Security, Platform Engineering, Agile Delivery, Technical Consulting

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) Engineer SNSW Grade 9/10 - $130,705 - $157,430 per annum + super Ongoing Full-Time Location: McKell As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering a range of innovative initiatives that centre around automating cyber security and enabling developers to understand potential issues in their systems at an earlier stage. These solutions could involve automating existing tools like issue management, vulnerability scanners and may incorporate proof of concept work utilising artificial intelligence. Core skills required are an understanding of containers, scripting languages like JavaScript & Python, bash, git, and understanding of CI/CD pipelines, as well as a passion for security. Responsibilities include actively contributing to and guiding innovation in DevSecOps practices and incorporate agile delivery approaches and technologies, carrying out and delivering efficient/repeatable platform engineering and application maintenance tasks, assisting in changes to software engineering and operations with the adoption of new technologies, delivering technical consulting and subject matter expertise to projects, including pre-project to ensure risks, interdependencies and exceptions are identified, mitigated or escalated. Support office roles will be headquartered across McKell, Parramatta and Gosford. We will consider role headquarters outside of the above locations where the role can reasonably be performed from that location taking into consideration the operational, financial and customer requirements of the role, and an ability to attend a NSW Government workplace as required. At the point an employee is notified of our intention to assign them to a role, the relevant leader will discuss headquarter options. Does this sound like you? If this role sounds like you, you can apply now. It’s a simple online process. If you don’t meet all the criteria, but still believe you could succeed in this role, please still apply - we’d love to hear from you! Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Joy Lethieullier via Joy.Lethieullier@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 9:59am Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Joy.Lethieullier@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

Responsibilities

The role focuses on automating cyber security initiatives and enabling developers to identify system issues early. Responsibilities include guiding DevSecOps practices, performing platform engineering tasks, and providing technical expertise to projects.