Senior Automation Engineer at Telstra

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ansible, GitLab, Jenkins, Python, Shell Scripting, DevSecOps, CI/CD Pipelines, VMware, Linux, Network Engineering, SAST/DAST, Penetration Testing, Threat Modelling, Splunk, Kubernetes, Terraform

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 22 May 2026 11:59pm Job Title Senior Automation Engineer Job Summary We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer, with a strong background in automation and DevSecOps to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and maintaining secure, automated software delivery pipelines and infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including testing, solution design, program management, and architecture to drive innovation and efficiency. Job Description You’ll be joining a genuinely close‑knit and high‑trust team, where collaboration and attitude matter just as much as technical capability. Led by a manager who prioritises culture and team cohesion, the team is supportive, inclusive, and proud of the environment they’ve built. With a strong focus on being a team player, you’ll be surrounded by people who back each other, share knowledge, and take pride in delivering together, all within a diverse and welcoming environment. What we offer Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs, so you can level-up 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers Purchased annual leave scheme Additional Telstra day off for you to spend as you like Additional 30% off Telstra products and services Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) The opportunity You’ll lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks, embed security across CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. If you’re passionate about DevSecOps, infrastructure automation, and building secure, scalable systems; this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a Defence-focused environment. Candidates must be Australian citizens and hold an active NV1/ NV2 clearance to be considered. What you’ll do Telstra Enterprise - Enterprise Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Telstra's enterprise business, including order fulfilment, customer support, and service delivery. Lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. Embed security practices across the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to coach, share knowledge, and drive best practices. Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions, including API integration and network configuration. Work closely with vendors and influence strategic decisions through hands-on experience. Maintain and enhance automation platforms using tools such as Ansible, GitLab, and Jenkins. Develop scripts for network validation and monitoring. Continuously improve processes, frameworks, and system efficiency. Contribute to the development of next-generation network automation for Telstra Defence. About You Australian Citizen with active NV1 clearance Strong understanding of RedHat Ansible, CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins), and observability platforms (e.g., Splunk). Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, Shell, Ansible). Experience with infrastructure management in VMware and Linux environments. Strong understanding and knowledge of network engineering fundamentals (routing, switching, protocols). Familiarity with secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles. Strong Application security expertise including: Code reviews and vulnerability assessments (SAST/DAST) Security tool integration in CI/CD pipelines Perform manual penetration testing Work with dev/ops teams to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved within agreed SLAs. Threat modelling and secure architecture reviews Incident response and remediation Bonus points for Experience in Defence development environments. Exposure to container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GWAPT, CSSLP). Please ensure you attach an up to date CV, to be considered. Thank you to recruitment agencies, but we won't be accepting or acknowledging floated CVs for this role. We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. disabilityandaccessibility@team.telstra.com. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks and secure CI/CD pipelines within a Defence-focused environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security practices and optimize network automation platforms.