Azure Linux Engineer – Hybrid, 6-Month Contract

Talenza; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Job summary

Talenza have partnered with an Australian financial services organisation to recruit a Linux Engineer for an infrastructure and security uplift project. You will support a complex enterprise Linux environment with strong Azure integration and automation.

The role is a 6 month fixed term contract with potential extensions, offering a hybrid working pattern (1–2 days in the office) and a salary up to AUD 150,000 plus super. You will join a medium‑sized, high‑performing team with leadership support.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Linux Engineer experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Azure infrastructure and Linux VMs in cloud environments.
• Proficient scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience with Linux security controls, patching and hardening.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD tooling (Terraform/Ansible/Azure DevOps or GitHub).
• Able to work with Cloud, Infrastructure and Cyber Security teams in ITIL/Agile contexts.

Skills

Linux Administration

Azure

Automation

Bash

Python

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD

Security hardening

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Talenza have partnered with an Australian financial services organisation to recruit a Linux Engineer for an infrastructure and security uplift project. You will support a complex enterprise Linux environment with strong Azure integration and automation.

The role is a 6 month fixed term contract with potential extensions, offering a hybrid working pattern (1–2 days in the office) and a salary up to AUD 150,000 plus super. You will join a medium‑sized, high‑performing team with leadership support.