Amentum
engineering and innovative technology solutions
DevSecOpsCapabilityLead
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“DevSecOps Capability Lead at Amentum. Skills: DevSecOps, CI/CD, security controls, containerisation. Provide DevSecOps expertise. Develop policies, processes, procedures”
What You'll Achieve.
delivery and ongoing operation of trusted digital systems; building secure, repeatable approaches to software development, testing and deployment; ensuring new capabilities and updates can be introduced smoothly and safely; establish tools, processes and environments that support continuous integration, robust testing and confident software deployment; support platforms through formal assurance processes
Industry & Context.
Required Security Clearance Level: NV1
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, Significant experience working as a Software Engineer, DevOps or DevSecOps specialist in complex technical environments, Proven capability developing and documenting DevSecOps frameworks, including policies, processes and standard operating procedures, Demonstrated experience operating development and testing environments aligned with DevSecOps and CI/CD principles, working knowledge of cloud platforms and on‑premises environments, and how to integrate them securely, Experience supporting or integrating vendor‑supplied enterprise software (e.g. PLM, CAD or similar complex platforms), Practical experience using containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes), Ability to interpret and apply information security controls (including ISM-aligned requirements) and support systems through security accreditation processes., stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical and assurance requirements between engineering, security and operational teams, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for producing clear technical documentation and guidance., Proven ability to work independently as a senior specialist contractor, delivering outcomes with minimal supervision, Experience working in government, defence, critical infrastructure or other high‑assurance environments
Nice to Have
Professional certification in DevSecOps or DevOps, Cloud platform certifications, Cyber security or secure software development certifications
What You'll Do.
Provide DevSecOps expertise
Advise on DevSecOps toolchains
Work with stakeholders
Design CI/CD environments
Contribute to environments setup
Establish documentation processes
Support pre-release testing
Assist with assessment of software updates
Provide support to procurement
Implement secure development
Design solutions aligned to security controls
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with digital engineering, information security and operational stakeholders; Translate technical and assurance requirements between engineering, security and operational teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; producing clear technical documentation and guidance
Full Job Description
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and [www.fairwork.gov.au](http://www.fairwork.gov.au) for more information. **Role Title:** DevSecOps Capability Lead **Position Scope:** This role supports the delivery and ongoing operation of trusted digital systems that are critical to the safe and effective management of a nationally significant submarine capability. These systems include complex software and data platforms that must be secure, reliable and able to evolve over time. An experienced
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