ISR Platform Engineer

Contract opportunity for ISR Platform Engineer supporting Defence Program

Your new company
Hays are currently partnered with a Defence Consultancy supporting a program delivering next-generation ISRcapabilities, software factory solutions, data platforms and AI-enabledtechnologies across classified Defence environments. The team supports criticalDefence initiatives and emerging Defence investmentprograms.

Your new role
We are seeking several NV1-cleared professionals to support the design, development, deployment and sustainment of modern cloud-native platforms operating on classified Defence networks.You will work alongside Defence stakeholders to deliver software factory capabilities, AI platforms and secure DevSecOps solutions supporting ISR mission outcomes.Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and deploying cloud-native platform solutions
• Building secure software delivery pipelines
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code practices
• Supporting Kubernetes and CNCF technology stacks
• Developing and integrating data and AI platforms
• Managing software artefacts and release bundles
• Engaging Defence stakeholders to gather technical requirements
• Supporting deployment into classified air-gapped environments

Primarily onsite across Defence classified environments - Edinburgh, SA / Fairbair, ACT / Fishermans Bend, VIC

What you'll need to succeed

• Current NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)
• Australian Citizenship
• Software Engineering or Platform Engineering experience
• Experience with Kubernetes and CNCF technologies
• DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline experience
• Infrastructure as Code expertise
• Experience working within Defence or classified environments
• Experience with Iron Bank, ASD or Defence secure development environments highly regarded
• AI, Data Platform or Software Factory experience advantageous

What you'll get in return

• Long-term Defence contract
• Initial term to June 2027 - Potential extensions of up to 2 additional years
• Work on cutting-edge AI and ISR capabilities
• Join a highly specialised Defence engineering program
• Competitive Defence market rates

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to holly.powell@hays.com.au , or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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