DevOps SME

12 month contract role with potential for permanent employmentPlease note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only. About the Role We are seeking an experienced DevOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) to play a critical role in designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable, and highly available platforms across multi-cloud environments. This role is hands-on and strategic, working closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to embed DevOps best practices and uplift platform maturity. You will be a trusted technical authority, contributing to cloud architecture, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and operational excellence across enterprise environments. About Us We’re The Missing Link - one of Australia’s most awarded IT providers, now backed by global powerhouse Infosys. For over 28 years, we’ve helped businesses succeed with cutting-edge Cyber Security, IT & Cloud, and Automation solutions. With 200+ team members and a culture built on inclusion, innovation, and impact, we offer a workplace where you’re valued, challenged, and supported to grow. We are THE MISSING LINK between where you are and where you want to be. Key Responsibilities • Deep expertise across Microsoft Azure (identity, security, networking, AKS, storage), with exposure to GCP/GCVE and AWS highly regarded. • Strong DevOps & IaC experience using Terraform, ARM, CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Bamboo), and Git-based workflows. • Deliver and operate containerised platforms (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS) and automate systems using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible. • Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Splunk, Nagios, and cloud-native tools. • Apply security-first practices, supporting compliance frameworks (APRA, CIS), vulnerability management, and policy-as-code. • Solid networking and infrastructure knowledge across hybrid/cloud environments, including Windows & Linux, VMware, Citrix, and VDI platforms. • Work with cloud-native, serverless, and reliability practices (Agile, GitOps, SRE), supporting incident response and continuous improvement. • Collaborate effectively across teams while maintaining clear documentation and operational runbooks.