Linux Engineer

Location: Sydney (Hybrid – 2 Days a Week)

Contract: 6 Months | Up to $900/day inc. Super The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer to take ownership of the lifecycle, scalability, and overall usability of Linux and OpenShift container-based platforms within a large-scale, distributed IT environment.

You will work with cutting-edge technologies including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), OpenShift, Kubernetes, and cloud-integrated deployments across public and hybrid cloud environments.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on Linux engineering, automation, and container orchestration, while also contributing to the strategic direction of platform delivery.

What You’ll Do

- Drive Platform Modernisation: Lead Linux and OpenShift deployments across distributed environments, moving teams to container-native and cloud-integrated architectures.
- Improve Operational Efficiency: Monitor system telemetry and performance, identify operational bottlenecks,



and implement engineering improvements to reduce manual effort and operational risk.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with development, security, and operations teams to balance speed, stability, and compliance in delivering platform services.

What You’ll Bring

- Experience: 7 years in IT Infrastructure or Software Engineering, including at least 2–3 years in product-focused or edge/container platform roles.
- Technical Expertise:
- Linux (RHEL) & OpenShift Container Platform, Kubernetes
- Scripting and automation: Bash, Python, or Go
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible, GitOps (ArgoCD)

- Solid Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement long-term solutions.
- Collaboration & Communication: Capable of working across teams to deliver platform solutions while managing competing priorities.

If you're up for a new challenge, please apply now!

📌 Linux Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 IBC Recruitment
📍 Sydney