Job Description
Melbourne CBD | Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) Financial Services Company
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Not considering candidates on a VISA for this role. If you are on a VISA, please don't apply
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Primary Focus
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Provide advanced operational support for Linux-based cloud compute environments, including patching, configuration management, troubleshooting, and automation. Act as the primary operational layer for Linux systems, ensuring stability, compliance, and resilience across production and non-production environments. The role also encompasses support for middleware, messaging, database, cloud services, and virtualization technologies.
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Core Responsibilities
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Execute and validate RHEL patching cycles.
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Generate and share snapshots for patching validation.
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Ensure post-certification checks and compliance reporting.
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Controlled Change Execution
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Perform changes in lower and production environments with strict adherence to "Do Not Reboot" directives for sensitive servers.
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Coordinate with global teams during patching windows.
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Automation & Scripting
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Develop and maintain utility scripts for Linux operations.
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Manage GitHub pull requests for script changes and reviews.
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Implement automation using Ansible for patching and configuration tasks.
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Own all Linux-related incidents, lead troubleshooting during major outages, and provide root cause analysis.
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Support incidents involving MQ, Apache/Tomcat, Oracle Exadata, and AWS services.
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Data Management
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Handle production data copy requests and ensure timely delivery to downstream systems.
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Engage with hardware vendors for diagnostics and log collection during escalations.
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Middleware & Dependency Handling
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Address patching dependencies for components such as SiteMinder, Oracle client,



Apache/Tomcat, and MQ.
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Monitoring & Reporting
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Share patching progress reports and compliance dashboards with stakeholders.
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Validate patching success across multiple environments.
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Work closely with database, middleware, and security teams during patching and incident resolution.
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Participate in regional team discussions for change planning and incident updates.
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Strong Linux administration skills (RHEL focus), including system configuration and performance tuning.
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Proven experience in enterprise patching cycles and compliance frameworks.
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Proficiency in GitHub for code reviews and script management.
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Ability to troubleshoot under pressure during major incidents and lead technical bridges.
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Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools for change and incident workflows.
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Robust communication skills for global coordination and vendor engagement.
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Hands-on experience with MQ, Apache/Tomcat, Oracle Exadata, AWS services, VMware, Nutanix, and Ansible or similar technologies.
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Desired Competencies
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Advanced shell scripting and exposure to Python for automation.
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Understanding of middleware dependencies (SiteMinder, Oracle client, MQ, Apache/Tomcat).
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Networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, OSI layers) and Linux storage management.
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Performance and capacity management for Linux systems.
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Familiarity with IAM principles and secure file transfer protocols.
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Experience in global operations and high-blast-radius incident handling.
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Nice to Have
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Hardware diagnostics and vendor engagement experience.
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CI/CD integration for Linux patching automation.
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Awareness of resilience strategies for critical infrastructure.
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Exposure to hybrid cloud environments and orchestration tools.
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📌 Linux Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Cipher Recruitment
📍 Victoria