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 Responsibilities

Design and document secure system nodes and contribute technical advice on interfacing systems

Develop, integrate, and maintain software components and applications

Automate solution installation, configuration, and customisation

Build, administer, and support production Linux-based nodes across secure infrastructure

Perform support of production systems, including fault finding and resolution of complex issues

Baseline and maintain system configuration control and software lists

Develop and implement patch management plans aligned to technical baselines

Develop standard operating procedures and technical documentation

Transfer knowledge to support personnel and contribute to training material development

Required Experience

Extensive experience in software development, ideally 8 or more years





Experience customising and administering Linux-based servers and applications

Experience hardening Linux operating systems in secure environments

Experience automating and scripting application installation and customisation

Experience developing and maintaining Linux standard operating workplace images

Experience developing technical documentation

Experience applying DevOps methodologies

Ability to provide technical advice grounded in wider business requirements

Experience working with deployable communication and information systems

Understanding of systems engineering processes

Knowledge of the Defence Capability Lifecycle

Experience working within an agile project management framework

Experience with OpenStack

Experience developing and maintaining Linux standard operating environments

Security Clearance Requirements

Must be an Australian Citizen

Current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance is required

Working Arrangements

100% onsite

Why Profectus

Profectus 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.

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📌 Linux Software Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra