IT Support Consultant - Unix/Linux

Queensland Government

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an experienced IT Support Consultant to join the Unix Support Group within the Department of Customer Services. You’ll work across enterprise Unix/Linux environments, contributing to customer solutions, patching, and performance improvements to keep government services secure and reliable.

You'll collaborate with seasoned professionals, mentor peers, and pursue ongoing professional development and certifications to strengthen system resilience and compliance

Qualifications

Experience in enterprise Unix/Linux system administration.

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced Unix and Linux system administration and technical advice to Queensland Government customers.
Support secure and reliable services across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux.
Drive operating system patching, vulnerability management, compliance and risk mitigation activities.
Contribute to customer onboarding, solution design and exploration of emerging technologies.
Assist with technical responses to client work requests and proposals.
Participate in workshops, demonstrations, proofs of concept, evaluations and benchmarks.
Troubleshoot issues in complex enterprise environments to maintain system stability and performance.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Build your expertise through certification and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Unix/Linux administration

Patching and vulnerability management

Security/compliance awareness

Troubleshooting complex ICT systems

Stakeholder communication

Customer-focused mindset

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Terraform

Git

VMware

Kubernetes

Podman/Docker

Job description

Bring your Unix/Linux expertise to a close-knit, high-performing team supporting critical Queensland Government platforms. At CITEC, you’ll work on meaningful, enterprise-scale technology that keeps essential services running securely, reliably and efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic IT professional who enjoys solving complex problems, strengthening security through patching and vulnerability management, and helping shape smart technical solutions for customers. You’ll be backed by experienced colleagues who value teamwork, mentoring and continuous learning, while gaining exposure to a broad infrastructure environment including RHEL, Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux. If you’re ready to do rewarding work, grow your skills and make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your automation and Unix/Linux talents to a close-knit team delivering secure, reliable and impactful services across critical Queensland Government platforms. CITEC is seeking an enthusiastic IT Support Consultant to join its Unix Support Group within the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business. This is an exciting opportunity to work with experienced technology professionals in a supportive team where collaboration, mentoring and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

In this role, you'll do more than provide system administration support - you'll help keep important government services running smoothly, securely and efficiently. You'll work across enterprise Unix and Linux environments, contribute to customer solutions, and strengthen system performance, compliance and resilience. If you enjoy meaningful technical work, solving complex challenges and being part of a team that genuinely supports each other, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Deliver advanced Unix and Linux system administration and technical advice to Queensland Government customers.
Support secure and reliable services across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux.
Drive operating system patching, vulnerability management, compliance and risk mitigation activities.
Contribute to customer onboarding, solution design and the exploration of emerging technologies.
Assist with technical responses to client work requests and proposals.
Participate in workshops, demonstrations, proofs of concept, evaluations and benchmarks.
Troubleshoot issues in complex enterprise environments to maintain system stability and performance.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Build your expertise through certification and ongoing professional development.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with strong Unix/Linux systems administration capability, a customer-focused mindset and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative enterprise environment. You'll enjoy taking ownership, solving problems and working with others to deliver great outcomes.

To Thrive In This Role, You'll Demonstrate

Experience in enterprise Unix/Linux system administration.
Strong capability in operating system patching, vulnerability management and compliance.
Ability to identify, assess and mitigate technical risks effectively.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex ICT environments.
Success in translating business requirements into practical technical solutions.
Reliability in meeting commitments and delivering quality customer service.
Clear, proactive communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A willingness to keep learning, share knowledge and contribute positively to the team.
Experience in enterprise Unix/Linux system administration.
Strong capability in operating system patching, vulnerability management andcompliance.
Ability to identify, assess and mitigate technical risks effectively.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex ICT environments.
Success in translating business requirements into practical technical solutions.
Reliability in meeting commitments and delivering quality customer service.
Clear, proactive communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A willingness to keep learning, share knowledge and contribute positively to the team.