Description
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join our Mission Software Systems (MSS) team, which delivers end-to-end capability supporting the full intelligence lifecycle. As a Platform Engineer, you will build, support, and improve the platform services used by engineering teams to develop, deploy, and operate secure applications.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and support Kubernetes environments using Rancher and OpenShift to monitor workloads, deployments, and platform health.
- Support the migration of containerised workloads between Kubernetes platforms, including updates to Helm charts, deployment configurations, and routing.
- Develop, maintain, and improve CI/CD and GitOps pipelines, supporting reliable Docker image build, test, and deployment outcomes using Jenkins and Git.
- Automate platform configuration, deployment, and operational tasks using Ansible, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Administer Linux-based platform environments, including upgrades, patching, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
- Integrate applications with supporting platform services, including object storage, artifact repositories, and Git repositories.
- Support secure platform operations, including security scanning, vulnerability remediation, certificate management, access controls, and DevSecOps practices.
- Troubleshoot platform, pipeline, and environment issues in collaboration with development, test, and security teams.
Requirements:
- Hands-on experience supporting Kubernetes environments, including OpenShift or similar platform management tooling.
- Experience administering Linux-based server or platform environments.
- Experience building, maintaining, or troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins.
- Practical experience with automation and configuration management using Ansible, scripting, or similar technologies.
- Understanding of Docker, containerised application delivery, and Kubernetes deployment patterns.
- Experience with Helm, infrastructure as code, or other platform automation tooling.
- Knowledge of security scanning, vulnerability remediation, certificate management, access controls, and secure platform practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
Benefits:
- Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
- Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
- Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.
- Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
- Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.