Job Description
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Job Title:
Linux System Administrator / Engineer
Location:
Melbourne
Experience:
4–8 years
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Summary n
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‐on
Linux System Administrator / Engineer
with robust expertise in managing, optimizing, and maintaining
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
environments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical proficiency in
performance tuning
,
configuration management
, and
infrastructure automation
, along with practical exposure to large-scale, enterprise-level Linux deployments.
Key Responsibilities n
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Administer, configure, and maintain
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
systems across production and non-production environments.
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Perform
performance tuning
of operating systems, kernels, and server hardware to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
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Manage and automate configuration management tasks using
RedHat Satellite, Puppet, and Ansible
.
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Support and maintain enterprise Linux technology solutions such as
Centrify, NTP
, and related services.
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Conduct
day-to-day performance monitoring
, troubleshooting, and incident management for Linux servers.
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Implement
Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
solutions leveraging tools such as
Puppet
and
Ansible
.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams working on
virtualization
,
networking devices
,
storage
, and




Microsoft Azure environments
.
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Ensure system compliance with enterprise security, operational, and performance standards.
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Participate in on-call support rotation and handle system escalations as required.
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Required Skills & Experience n
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4–8 years of hands‐on experience in
Linux system administration
(preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
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Deep expertise in
system and kernel performance tuning
.
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Strong working knowledge of
RedHat Satellite
,
Puppet
, and
Ansible
for automation and configuration management.
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Experience with
enterprise Linux environments
integrating solutions like
Centrify, NTP
, and similar technologies.
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Practical understanding of
virtualization platforms
,
networking fundamentals
,
storage systems
, and
cloud environments (Microsoft Azure preferred)
.
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Familiarity with
Infrastructure-as-Code
principles and tools.
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Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
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Preferred Qualifications n
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Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
or equivalent certification.
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Exposure to
DevOps
and
cloud automation
practices.
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Experience working in
large-scale enterprise environments
with hybrid infrastructure.
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Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.
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