Profectus is seeking a Linux Software Engineer to support the development and sustainment of secure ICT capability within an Australian Government environment.
You will design, build, and support production systems, developing and integrating software components and automating solution installation across secure infrastructure.
Working within a small, focused engineering team, you will help take a capability through its uplift to production and provide ongoing support once it is live.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and document secure system nodes and contribute technical advice on interfacing systemsDevelop, integrate, and maintain software components and applicationsAutomate solution installation, configuration, and customisationBuild, administer, and support production Linux-based nodes across secure infrastructurePerform Level 3 support of production systems, including fault finding and resolution of complex issuesBaseline and maintain system configuration control and software listsDevelop and implement patch management plans aligned to technical baselinesDevelop standard operating procedures and technical documentationTransfer knowledge to support personnel and contribute to training material development
Required ExperienceExtensive experience in software development,



ideally 8 or more yearsProven experience developing software for Linux operating systemsExperience customising and administering Linux-based servers and applicationsExperience hardening Linux operating systems in secure environmentsExperience automating and scripting application installation and customisationExperience developing and maintaining Linux standard operating workplace (SOE) imagesExperience developing technical documentationExperience applying DevOps methodologiesAbility to provide technical advice grounded in wider business requirements
Desirable ExperienceExperience working with deployable communication and information systems (CIS)Understanding of systems engineering processesKnowledge of the Defence Capability LifecycleExperience working within an agile project management frameworkExperience developing Ansible scriptingExperience with OpenStackExperience developing and maintaining Linux standard operating environments (SOE)
Security Clearance RequirementsMust be an Australian CitizenCurrent NV2 Security Clearance is required
Working Arrangements100% onsiteCanberra
Why ProfectusProfectus works with government to deliver trusted, secure ICT capability across government environments.
We take a long-term, relationship-driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.

📌 Linux Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra