Job Description

Senior Infrastructure Linux Engineer (EL1 Level)

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Location of work: Canberra

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Length of contract: 12 months

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Contract extensions: 24 months extension (two extensions of twelve months each)

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Security clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance

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Job details

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The CLIENT is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Linux Engineer to provide engineering and operational support for Linux-based platforms across on‐premise and cloud environments. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient Linux systems that meet enterprise standards and business needs. The position requires robust problem‐solving skills, automation expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively within an integrated team. Some on‐call work may be required.

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Key duties and responsibilities

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- Administer, troubleshoot, and maintain Linux systems in hybrid environments.
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- Ensure high availability, security, and performance of Linux platforms.
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- Plan and execute system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle activities.
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- Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning and configuration.
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- Investigate and resolve technical issues, including root cause analysis.
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- Contribute to system design, architecture reviews, and documentation.
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- Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to deliver infrastructure solutions.
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- Some on‐call work may be required.
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Technical skills and qualifications

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- Advanced Linux administration and engineering experience.
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- Strong knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms (AWS or similar).
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- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
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- Familiarity with monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
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- Understanding of security best practices and risk management.
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- Experience with hybrid‐cloud architectures and infrastructure design.
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- Strong Linux automation experience, including but not limited to scripting and infrastructure‐as‐code principles.
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- Experience supporting Linux in on‐premise and hybrid cloud environments (VM deployments, patching, monitoring, etc.).
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- Strong troubleshooting capability across OS, application, network and storage layers.
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- Understanding of enterprise storage, backup and DR process (for collaboration with storage and backup teams).
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- Experience in complex enterprise environments involving multiple teams and technical domains.
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- Experience with container technologies (e.g., Kubernetes).
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- Experience with monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, etc.).
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- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
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Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level

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Employment type: Contract

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Job function: Information Technology

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Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Government Administration

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📌 Senior Infrastructure Linux engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 IT Alliance Australia
📍 New South Wales