Job Description

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- 12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extensions
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- ACT, VIC or SA | Onsite
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- Current TSPV security clearance required
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Role

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Join a high-performing national security environment where your infrastructure expertise will directly support secure, resilient and mission-critical digital services. This is an opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement and sustain complex ICT infrastructure across Linux, networking, cloud and cross-domain environments.

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Your duties will include:

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- Design and implement secure, scalable and compliant infrastructure solutions across complex environments.
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- Configure, install, maintain and retire physical and virtual hardware and software.
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- Monitor system performance, security and reliability, identifying and resolving infrastructure issues.
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- Apply patches, upgrades, updates and vendor mitigations across operating systems, applications, drivers and firmware.
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- Support the design, development and sustainment of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
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- Contribute to automation, continuous improvement and the development of robust infrastructure processes and practices.
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Skills and experience we are looking for:

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- Demonstrated experience configuring and sustaining Linux-based ICT infrastructure, including servers, network devices, monitoring and authentication services.
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- Strong experience with Ansible or similar automation tools for system builds, configuration and replication.
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- Hands-on experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)



and supporting the development of current CDS capabilities.
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- Proven ability to maintain infrastructure reliability through automation, patching, upgrades, monitoring and version control.
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- Experience developing scripts or small programs using Python, Bash or similar languages to automate processes and integrate security tools.
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- Strong problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in secure and operationally sensitive environments.
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Why Join Vertical Scope Group?

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As a 100% Australian owned and operated consultancy with a DISP Level 3 membership, we've built a reputation as a trusted, expert, and reputable partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation's most important programs.

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Multi-award winners including:

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- RCSA 'Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging'
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- RCSA 'Excellence in Client Services'
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- RCSA 'Excellence in Social Purpose'
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What We Offer Our People:

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- Flexible work options (when available)
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- Birthday leave & generous Defence leave
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- Paid industry events & annual conference
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- Upskilling with RTO partners + budget for certifications
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- Additional super contributions
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- Fortnightly payroll
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- Access to diverse, secure, and exciting programs
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Vertical Scope Group values diversity and encourages applications from veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Vertical Scope Group
📍 Canberra