Senior Software Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 12, 2026. SITA scores B on the Alion truth index.
WELCOME TO SITA
At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.
You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work ® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.
Are you ready to love your job?
The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.
Role Summary
The DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, on-premise infrastructure, automation frameworks, and monitoring solutions to enable reliable, secure, and scalable software delivery within a security-cleared, government-compliant environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Automate provisioning and configuration of on-premise infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Manage and maintain on-premise data centre and virtualised environments (e.g. VMware, bare-metal servers, private/internal networks).
- Administer on-premise container and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes/K3s).
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
- Improve system reliability, availability, and performance.
- Collaborate with development, QA, security, and operations teams.
- Enforce security, compliance, and DevSecOps practices in line with the ISM (Information Security Manual) and Essential Eight controls.
- Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement of deployment and operational processes.
- Ensure all work adheres to government security policies, data sovereignty, and handling requirements for classified material.
Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an Australian Citizen (mandatory - no exceptions, as this role requires Australian Government security clearance).
- Must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, a current Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline as specified by the engagement).
- Willingness to undergo and pass background, character, and security vetting through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Required Skills
- Strong Linux/Unix administration.
- CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
- On-premise virtualisation and infrastructure (VMware/vSphere, Hyper-V, bare-metal server management).
- Docker and Kubernetes (including on-premise distributions such as K3s, OpenShift, or Rancher).
- Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
- Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Elastic Stack, Nagios/Zabbix).
- Git and source control management.
- Networking and security fundamentals (firewalls, load balancers, VLANs, DNS).
- Storage and backup management (SAN/NAS, local storage solutions).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of DevOps/SRE experience.
- Kubernetes, Terraform, Red Hat (RHCE/RHCSA), or VMware certifications.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum environments.
- Prior experience working within Australian Government, Defence, or other security-cleared environments.
- Familiarity with the ASD Essential Eight, ISM, and PSPF (Protective Security Policy Framework).
Success Metrics
- Deployment frequency.
- Change failure rate.
- Mean time to recovery (MTTR).
- Infrastructure reliability and uptime.
- Automation coverage.
WHAT WE OFFER
We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.
Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
Professional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.
Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.
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