These roles require an Australian citizenship with an active Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) or higher security clearance. These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance.

Our federal government client requires a Kubernetes Infrastructure Engineer to maintain the existing Kubernetes solution. The Infrastructure Kubernetes Engineer will work within a small team who are responsible for delivering and maintaining the on and off-premises Kubernetes environment, ensuring it remains operational and that its applications remain available. The role will deliver, administer and troubleshoot the existing solution in both on and off-premises cloud based solutions whilst working directly with the on-premises platform engineer team.

These are 12-month contracts with 2 x 12-month extension options.

This role is based in Canberra (ACT).

Estimated start: Mid-2026

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver and administer functional system solutions using Kubernetes technologies
• Troubleshoot and maintain scalable, repeatable and secure functional system solutions
• Contribute to cluster architecture and their deployment
• Identify opportunities to consolidate, simplify, streamline, and continually improve cloud based, or cloud utilising capabilities
• Carry out ongoing monitoring, logging and observability to ensure availability and currency of Kubernetes solutions
• Ensure the capability remains secure and hardened, including regular patching, compliance and audit logging
• Contribute and develop automation and solution maturity
• Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained
• Collaborate with the wider team as well as project

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying Federal Government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager, who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super. We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
• All applications should include your resume as a word document.

All applications should include your resume as a word document.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Grace Meadows on +61 2 9492 7516.

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