Profectus is seeking experienced Systems Administrators (Linux) to support the delivery and sustainment of secure ICT settings across a large program of work within the Australian Government. You will handle the design, configuration, documentation, operation and support of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, working alongside specialists across a wider systems team.

What you will be doing
Deploying, supporting and maintaining RHEL components across physical and virtual infrastructure
Managing and documenting RHEL configuration to defined baselines
Managing virtualisation tooling such as VMware and configuring virtual machines that support critical applications
Troubleshooting complex faults and working with peer teams to reach resolution
Contributing technical designs and content to knowledge repositories, and input to policy, process and procedure
Applying ITIL Service Management practice under direction, including CAB participation, implementation of approved changes, and use of service management toolsets
Providing platform deployment and support to designated activities, which may include planning, out of hours support
Handling classified information in line with the DSPF and the ISM

What you will need
RHCSA certification,



or a tertiary or vocational qualification in a closely related discipline
5+ years in systems administration, Australian Government or Defence experience, or a combination of both
Proven expertise administering RHEL across development and production environments
Solid understanding of virtualisation technologies such as VMware
Ability to communicate effectively with technical peers and frontline IT leadership
Ability to work independently and within integrated Australian Government teams

Nice to have
ITIL certification
Storage and backup architecture and management
ServiceNow and CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale
Windows exposure alongside Linux

Clearance and eligibility
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have current AGSVA NV1 clearance
Current AGSVA NV2 preferred
Onsite in Canberra, ACT. Some travel may be required

About Profectus Profectus partners with Government and industry to deliver trusted cyber, ICT and digital capability across complex, highly regulated environments. We take a relationship driven approach and support our consultants across the full lifecycle of their engagement.

📌 Systems Administrator Linux Canberra
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra