Senior DevOps Engineer

• Hybrid work environment based in Sydney CBD

• 12-month full-time fixed term contract

• Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution

About the Team

This is a newly created opportunity to shape the RBA’s next-generation on-premises infrastructure services and contribute to the Bank’s DevOps and automation capabilities.  The team is responsible for the transition and operationalisation of the new infrastructure platforms currently being implemented.

Information Technology anchors the RBA's strategic responsibilities and is the core provider of technology facilities, services, and support to the organisation. We are always growing, learning, and adapting, both in and out of the office. You'll be joining a committed and supportive team that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence.

About the role

Reporting to the Systems Services Team Lead, this role requires deep expertise in on-premises infrastructure, including VMware, Windows Server, and Linux Server environments. You will play a key role in leading the design, implementation, and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation capabilities.

You will develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, drive pipeline standardisation, and ensure DevOps platforms align with the Bank’s governance, security, and operational requirements. The role also involves providing technical leadership on DevOps tooling and platforms, collaborating with Agile delivery teams, and contributing to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

About you

You are a highly skilled DevOps engineer with a passion for modernisation and automation. You bring a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset:

• Terraform Certified with deep knowledge of the HashiCorp toolset (Vault, Terraform, Packer)

• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, GitLab, Artifactory, or similar technologies

• Strong scripting and automation skills in two or more technologies such as PowerShell, JavaScript, YAML, Java, or .NET

• Expertise in Windows Server or Red Hat Linux operating systems

• Experience with VMware ESXI 7 or later

• Proficient in configuration management using Puppet or similar tools

• Skilled in application packaging and deployment using Chocolatey, Artifactory, and Red Hat Satellite or similar tools

• Familiarity with Cisco Intersight for infrastructure management

• Strong understanding of governance, change management, audit, and risk management practices

• Experience working within Agile delivery environments, including Scrum and Kanban.

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to Information Technology or a related discipline

• Industry accreditations that have been maintained to current levels; or working towards within 12 months, including: Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert and HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Behavioural Attributes

• Able to present complex technical data in a meaningful way to both business and IT stakeholders

• Collaborative and effective in working across multidisciplinary and Agile teams in a large-scale enterprise

• Actively shares knowledge and contributes to team capability uplift

• Maintains high-quality documentation and operational standards.

• Proactive in identifying risks and driving continuous improvement initiatives

• Supports and mentors team members, providing guidance on DevOps best practices and delivery excellence

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go.

Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry, and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward.

Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

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