Linux Administrator

Kinexus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus is seeking mid-level to senior Linux Administrators for a major Defence ICT program. Multiple permanent roles available across Canberra and Sydney, with salaries up to AUD 160,000 package per year. Active NV2 or NV1 security clearance is required to be considered.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of Linux administration experience (preferably RHEL) in large, regulated environments, and strong communication skills to operate within a Defence context.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Linux administration experience in large, regulated environments.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, build and maintain complex RHEL-based defence systems.
• Troubleshoot, resolve and document Linux issues in an enterprise defence environment used by all branches of the ADF.
• Identify recurring issues and vulnerabilities and implement fixes.
• Mentor and share knowledge with the Linux administration team.

Skills

Linux administration

RHEL

Communication

Job description

Mid-level and Senior Linux Administrators (x3 positions available) - Major Defence Program

Multiple permanent positions - salaries up to $160,000 package
Positions based across Canberra and Sydney
Active NV2 or NV1 security clearance required - applicants without this cannot be considered

We are looking to support a major, multi-year Defence ICT program aimed to support the ADF across numerous domains of ICT. As a result, we are looking to her multiple mid to senior level positions across ICT infrastructure, applications and databases that will build, sustain and manage key defence environments across the ADF working with a business newly awarded this key program. In particular, we are looking to hire three Linux Administrators with skills across RHEL and application-layer system administration at mid and senior level positions.

In this role you will:

• Lead, design, build and maintain complex RHEL-based defence systems.
• Troubleshoot, resolve and document issues relating to Linux in an enterprise defence environment used by all branches of the ADF.
• Identify recurring issues and vulnerabilities in the existing environment, advising and then executing fixes.
• Mentor and share knowledge with the wider Linux administration team.

What's needed from you:

• You must have a NV2 or NV1 security clearance active or reinstatable to be considered for this position.
• At least 3 years of experience in Linux (preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux) administration in large, complex and regulated environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.