Automation Technician - Defence
Automation Technician – Defence
- 12 month contract (view to extend over 2 years)
- NV1/NV2 Clearance Required
- 5 days on site (Sydney location)
- $1,238 per day incl super
Our client is searching for an experienced consultant to work with one of their key defence clients as an Automation Technician on a critical program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a Modernisation project, contributing to the cyber-hardened, integrated, and sustainable mission systems.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Automation Technician, you will play a vital role in our team, focusing on the development, implementation, and maintenance of automation routines across complex ICT infrastructure software and applications. Your responsibilities will include:
– Developing, building, implementing, and maintaining automation routines.
– Analyzing, logging, tracking, and resolving complex issues related to automated test scripts.
– Identifying and assessing technical risks, collaborating with project stakeholders to provide mitigation options.
– Creating and conducting peer reviews of Standard Operating Procedure documentation (SOPs), build guides, and related materials.
Required Skills and Experience:
– Demonstrated experience as an Automation Technician in a Defence context.
– Proficiency in Automation and Orchestration technologies and services, including Ansible and GITlab.
– Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, SQL, IaC, yaml, pwsh, and python.
– Ability to translate customer requirements, standards, and frameworks into practical solutions.
– Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with experience in presenting and engaging with stakeholders, projects, and business areas.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
– Knowledge and experience with the SEA2273 Minerva systems.
– Ability to rapidly build, automate, and deliver proof-of-concept systems to support analysis, testing, accreditation, and development.
– Experience with governance frameworks related to infrastructure service and security delivery, including required subsystems like the Australia Information Security Manual (ISM).
– Familiarity with ADF deployed environments/platforms and their
Key details:
- Monday to Friday business hours (40-hour week)
- On site 5 days per week due to high security
Security Clearance:
- Have or ability to obtain at least a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance before commencing work.