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Snr Software Engineer-DevSec - MQ 28

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1919303 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Apr. 16, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1919303
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The Opportunity

As the MQ-28 program continues to grow at a rapid pace, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is currently seeking experienced DevSecOps engineers to join the MQ-28 Digital Model Ecosystem Team. Your position within the program will be pivotal towards building, deploying and maintaining a reliable and highly automated software development and deployment pipeline. This will ensure we can continue to maintain our agile approach and deliver world-leading capability to our Customer.

This role is based in Brisbane.

As an MQ-28 DevSecOps Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Work closely with software developers and system operators to manage code releases.
    • Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across development and operations teams.
  • Automation and Tooling:
    • Proven experience planning and implementing secure Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate software delivery processes.
    • Optimize resource allocation and manage build pipeline services to support development and production environments.
  • Monitoring and Performance:
    • Implement monitoring solutions to ensure system performance and reliability.
    • Analyze system performance metrics and troubleshoot issues to enhance application performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce and maintain clear and concise documentation (e.g. ‘as built', configuration, system change and process documents).

Applicants are also expected to have:

  • Demonstrated proficiency with the following tools:
    • Installation, configuration, maintenance and optimization of Containerized Software (eg. Kubernetes, Docker, Podman).
    • CI/CD development, implementation and automation (eg. Bitbucket, Bamboo, Artifactory & Gitlab).
    • Developer VM's - configuration oversight of Windows, Ubuntu, and Redhat Operating Systems
    • Configuration management - implementation and maintenance of Ansible playbooks.
  • Familiarity with Security and Compliance requirements.
  • Systematic and logical problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) are a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
  • This role is based in Brisbane and requires an NV1 security clearance.
  • Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Incentive Program
  • Global opportunities

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now. 


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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