Senior DevOps Engineer - Networking & Security - AWS

At NCS Australia, we are more than a technology services company—we are a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators shaping the future. With a strong presence across the APAC region, we partner with government and enterprise organisations to tackle complex challenges and deliver solutions that drive real, lasting impact.

We are passionate about unlocking value through technology. By focusing on people, committing to quality, and challenging traditional thinking, we believe technology services can be done better. Our team brings this to life by advising, transforming, and managing technology to help our clients and communities thrive.

We love big ideas and bold thinkers. Bring your ambition and your creativity—together, we will turn them into extraordinary opportunities. Ready to make tomorrow with us? Explore our opportunities and join a team that is redefining what’s possible.

We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team in Sydney, Australia. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, with a focus on networking and security.

• Collaborate with development teams to streamline the deployment and management of applications on AWS
• Design and implement secure network architectures, including VPCs, security groups, and network access controls
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable software delivery
• Monitor and troubleshoot application and infrastructure performance, leveraging tools like CloudWatch, ELK, and Prometheus
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for cloud security and networking
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide timely incident response and resolution
• Mentor and guide junior team members in DevOps practices and AWS technologies

• Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, VPC, Security Groups, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Experience with networking and security concepts (firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, etc.)
• Expertise in DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, containerization, etc.)
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
• Monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a DevOps or similar role
• Proven track record of deploying and managing applications on AWS
• Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or equivalent certification
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration (preferred)
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, etc.) (preferred)
• Experience in a highly regulated or security-conscious industry (finance, healthcare, etc.) (preferred)
• Involvement in designing and implementing secure network architectures (preferred)

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks