Senior Systems Administrator | Linux & Ansible - TSPV Clearance Required

Take technical ownership of complex, mission-critical ICT systems in a highly secure Australian Government environment. This senior role focuses on Linux administration, Ansible automation, enterprise infrastructure and operational continuity. Full time onsite attendance in the ACT is mandatory.

Location: ACT
Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite – 5 days per week (no WFH)
Contract Duration: 18 months
Security Clearance Requirement: Current AGSVA TSPV clearance

Essential Tasks

- Lead the installation, deployment, configuration, monitoring and maintenance of complex ICT systems.
- Manage specialised systems administration projects, day-to-day operations and enterprise platform lifecycles.
- Provide technical leadership, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and identify operational risks.
- Develop technical documentation, assess system designs and deliver solutions supporting operational continuity.

Key Criteria

- Minimum 5 years' experience administering Linux environments, including RHEL, Debian and Ubuntu.




- Minimum 5 years' experience with Ansible configuration management and Bash scripting.
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing enterprise infrastructure, platform lifecycles and networking technologies.
- Minimum 5 years' experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus or Xymon.

How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please apply below and send through your latest CV. If you have further questions or wish to speak with the consultant, please contact Liam Murphy on (02) 6230 0***.

About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV clearance.

📌 TSPV - Senior System Administrator - Linux (Canberra)
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