Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer
Ashdown People ·www.ashdownpeople.com.au
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Senior Linux Engineer – EL1 Equivalent
This role is suited to a senior engineer who can design, implement, and take ownership of large-scale Linux platforms while remaining hands-on in delivery. You will play a key role in building and maintaining secure, resilient, and scalable Linux environments that underpin essential agency services.
About the Role
As the Senior Linux Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across Linux platform engineering and infrastructure modernisation initiatives. You will work within secure on-premises environments, contributing to platform design, automation, security hardening, lifecycle management, and operational excellence.
This is an opportunity to work in a highly secure and technically complex environment where engineering capability, sound judgement, and proactive problem-solving are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
You will ideally have:
Security Requirements
Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance. Candidates with Baseline clearance and the ability to obtain NV1 will also be considered. Successful applicants must complete the Agency Suitability Assessment (ASA) prior to commencement.
If you are a highly capable Linux engineer looking to contribute to large-scale infrastructure and platform transformation initiatives, we encourage you to apply.
- Start Date: Monday, 3 August 2026
- Pay Rate: $1000-$1200/day + Super
- Extension Option: 1 x 12-month extension
- Location: Sydney, NSW
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite per week)
This role is suited to a senior engineer who can design, implement, and take ownership of large-scale Linux platforms while remaining hands-on in delivery. You will play a key role in building and maintaining secure, resilient, and scalable Linux environments that underpin essential agency services.
About the Role
As the Senior Linux Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across Linux platform engineering and infrastructure modernisation initiatives. You will work within secure on-premises environments, contributing to platform design, automation, security hardening, lifecycle management, and operational excellence.
This is an opportunity to work in a highly secure and technically complex environment where engineering capability, sound judgement, and proactive problem-solving are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and manage large-scale Linux platforms consisting of 650+ hosts, primarily running Ubuntu in secure on-premises environments.
- Lead the engineering and continuous improvement of Linux Standard Operating Environments (SOEs), primarily Ubuntu 22 and 24, with some RHEL environments.
- Define and implement platform standards relating to:
- Security hardening
- Availability and resilience
- Performance and capacity planning
- Lifecycle and patch management
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for complex Linux platform changes and infrastructure initiatives.
- Drive automation and engineering best practices across the environment.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support platform reliability, scalability, and operational outcomes.
You will ideally have:
- Extensive experience supporting enterprise Linux environments
- Strong expertise across Ubuntu and/or RHEL platforms
- Experience with Linux SOE design and management
- Knowledge of security hardening and infrastructure best practices
- Strong automation and scripting capability
- Experience working within complex or government environments
Security Requirements
Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance. Candidates with Baseline clearance and the ability to obtain NV1 will also be considered. Successful applicants must complete the Agency Suitability Assessment (ASA) prior to commencement.
If you are a highly capable Linux engineer looking to contribute to large-scale infrastructure and platform transformation initiatives, we encourage you to apply.
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Where is the Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer job located?
The Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer role with Ashdown People is based in Sydney CBD, NSW, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer role remote?
Yes — the Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer position at Ashdown People is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer role pay?
Ashdown People lists the Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer role at AUD 1,000–1,200 per month.
Is the Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Ashdown People.
What experience level is the Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer role?
The Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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