Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Department of Customer Service

Reference number

req51495

Occupation

Information and Communications Technology, DevOps, Security

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney City

Salary Information

Starts from $134,626 plus superannuation

Closing date

28 July 2026 at 10:00am

Senior Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) Engineer

Full-Time (35hpw) Permanent Opportunity

Salary Range $134,626 - $162,153pa + super

Sydney City location with hybrid working

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Actively contribut3 to and guiding innovation in DevSecOps practices and incorporate agile delivery approaches and technologies,

Carry out and delivering efficient/repeatable platform engineering and application maintenance tasks,

Assist in changes to software engineering and operations with the adoption of new technologies,

Deliver technical consulting and subject matter expertise to projects, including pre-project to ensure risks, interdependencies and exceptions are identified, mitigated or escalated.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

3 years’ experience in DevOps or equivalent that includes working with container platforms and cloud hosted software

3 years’ experience scripting automation or software solutions including CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of integrating cyber security scanning tools into pipelines

Experience working with rest API’s or similar interfaces

Understanding of scripting languages such as JavaScript & Python, Bash & Git.

Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or SAFe delivery environments

Strong capability to drive automation, streamline processes, and identify opportunities to modernise and optimise platform services

Demonstrated ability to lead change, resolve complex issues, influence adoption of new technologies, and operate effectively in large, complex environments

Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective relationships across technical and non-technical groups

Does this sound like you?

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!

To be considered for roles in the NSW public sector, applicants must:

Be NSW residents or in the process of relocating to NSW

Hold appropriate working rights for the type of employment offered

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document. Your application should highlight your skills, experience, and why you're the perfect fit for this role.

Further Information

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Bec Conquest via Bec.conquest@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: Tuesday 28th July 2026 @ 10am

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

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