System Administrator (Linux)

About the Client

Our client is a large Australian Government organisation responsible for delivering and supporting critical technology capabilities. They operate complex and highly secure ICT environments and are seeking experienced professionals to help maintain, enhance and modernise enterprise infrastructure platforms.

About the Role

We are seeking multiple System Software Administrators to support the deployment, security, automation and ongoing management of enterprise Linux environments.

Working within a highly skilled team, you will contribute to the delivery and maintenance of secure, scalable and resilient infrastructure while supporting a range of operational and project-based activities. This role offers the opportunity to work across modern technologies, including cloud platforms, virtualisation, automation and containerised environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering Linux server environments including RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu and SUSE
• Managing user accounts, permissions and authentication services
• Monitoring system performance, availability and capacity
• Deploying system updates, security patches and configuration changes
• Configuring and supporting networking services including DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls
• Managing storage solutions, backups and disaster recovery processes
• Automating administrative tasks using Bash, Python and Ansible
• Supporting virtualisation and container platforms such as VMware, KVM, Docker and Kubernetes
• Troubleshooting operating system, hardware and application issues
• Maintaining technical documentation and supporting compliance requirements
• Contributing to infrastructure improvements, planning activities and change implementations

The Successful Candidate

You will be an experienced Linux Systems Administrator with strong technical skills and the ability to work independently within a secure enterprise environment.

Ideally, you will have experience with:

• Linux administration and shell scripting
• Operating systems, package management and kernel fundamentals
• TCP/IP networking, routing, DNS and SSH
• Security hardening, access controls and system security practices
• Infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef
• Cloud platforms including Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
• Virtualisation and container technologies
• Identity and access management solutions, including Active Directory and Linux identity services

Desirable experience includes:

• Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
• Linux Identity, Policy and Authorisation (IPA)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology

What’s on Offer

• Long-term opportunity supporting critical Australian Government systems (2 year initial terms with 1 x 12 month extension option)
• Free on-site parking
• Canberra-based role within secure ICT environments
• Exposure to enterprise-scale Linux infrastructure
• Work with modern cloud, automation and virtualisation technologies
• Collaborative and highly skilled technical teams

Security Requirements: To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold current NV2 Security Clearance.

How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. 
Applications open until 14 August 2026

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks