About the Client
Our client is a highly regarded Australian Government organisation responsible for protecting Australia's national interests and supporting critical national security outcomes.
Operating within a complex, high-security environment, the organisation delivers essential intelligence, cyber security and technology capabilities.
This opportunity will suit experienced infrastructure professionals who are motivated by technically challenging work and the chance to contribute to outcomes of national significance.
About the Role
Our client is seeking experienced System Administrator / Infrastructure Engineers to implement, manage and sustain the physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure supporting critical digital services.
Key responsibilities will include:
Designing and implementing secure, scalable and compliant cross-domain solutions
Installing and de-installing hardware and software
Configuring and sustaining Linux-based servers, network devices and supporting services
Monitoring system performance, reliability and security
Applying patches, updates and vendor mitigations across applications, operating systems, drivers and firmware
Using automation tools to prepare, configure and replicate system builds
Troubleshooting complex and unpredictable infrastructure issues
Providing technical advice on the effective use of infrastructure assets
Contributing to the continuous improvement of systems development processes and practices
Collaborating with technical teams to address non-routine and contingency requirements




The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Strong experience configuring and sustaining Linux-based ICT infrastructure
Experience supporting servers, network devices, system monitoring and authentication services
Hands-on experience using automation tools such as Ansible to prepare and replicate system builds
Experience managing Cross Domain Solutions and contributing to the development of new solutions
Demonstrated ability to maintain reliable ICT infrastructure through configuration automation, upgrades, patching and monitoring
Experience using version control systems within an infrastructure environment
Robust troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve unpredictable technical problems
Effective communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary technical teams
Experience developing scripts or small programs using Python or Bash will be highly regarded
Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
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We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location:
The role is based in Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Adelaide SA.
Contract terms:
12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions
Experience Level:
APS6 Equivalent
Security Requirements:
Candidates must hold an active or reactivatable Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Security Clearance on submission.
Our client is not looking to upgrade an existing clearance for this position.
An
OSA
(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
Applications open until
8am 28 September ****.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
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📌 System Administrator Infrastructure Engineers (Canberra)
🏢 Whizdom
📍 Canberra