Job Description

This Commonwealth agency protects Australia's critical systems and information from sophisticated threats, while delivering technical capabilities that support the Government's national security objectives.

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The Opportunity

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This role sits within an infrastructure engineering function responsible for the physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure underpinning mission-critical digital services.

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You'll work across the full system development lifecycle, from design and build through to installation, testing and eventual decommissioning, rather than being confined to a single stage.

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You'll have the opportunity to:

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- Work on complex, security-critical infrastructure most infrastructure engineers never get access to
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- Have end-to-end involvement, from design and build through to installation, testing and decommissioning
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- Build deeper Linux administration, system hardening and automation experience in a high-assurance environment
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- Have direct engagement with stakeholders across the capability development lifecycle, not just your immediate team
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- A 12-month initial contract with two 12-month extension options, with room to build depth in the role
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The Role

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As the Infrastructure Engineer, you'll provide engineering services across the system development lifecycle for physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Installing, configuring, testing and correcting hardware and software,



including diagnosing and resolving malfunctions
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- Designing, coding, testing, documenting and refactoring moderately complex programs and scripts
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- Defining integration builds and produce build definitions for software generation
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- Reviewing externally developed test plans and procedures to confirm alignment with requirements and verification processes.
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- Resolving issues that arise during capability development
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- Leading infrastructure and platform design, implementation and support
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- Engaging with stakeholders across the capability development lifecycle as required
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The Ideal Person

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You're comfortable working in a high-assurance workplace where documentation, testing and change discipline matter as much as technical skill.

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You will bring the following skills and experience:

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- Demonstrated experience in Linux administration and system hardening
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- Demonstrated experience in configuration management and automation
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- Experience installing, configuring, maintaining and de-installing infrastructure systems
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An existing Positive Vetting security clearance is essential to be considered.

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Salary / Rate

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- $140/hr - $160/hr
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- 12-month labour hire contract with two 12-month extension options
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- Based in Canberra, with situational work-from-home arrangements
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HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

📌 Infrastructure Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 HorizonOne Recruitment
📍 Canberra