Linux Engineer

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 been engaged by an Australian financial services organisation to find a Linux Engineer to work across an infrastructure and security uplift project. The successful candidate will be a Linux engineer experienced in supporting a complex enterprise environment.

• 6 month fixed term contract opportunity (possible extensions)
• Competitive salary up to $150k + super
• Hybrid working environment (1-2 days per week in office)
• Amazing leadership group and office/team culture
• Medium sized, high performing infrastructure team

Key Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience as a Linux Engineer/Systems Engineer supporting and administering enterprise Linux environments, ideally within Azure or other cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• Extensive experience with Linux administration, configuration, patching, troubleshooting and performance optimisation, across production and virtualised environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure infrastructure, including Linux virtual machines, networking, storage, compute and integration with wider enterprise infrastructure services.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities using technologies such as Bash, Python, Ansible and Terraform, with experience automating Linux provisioning, configuration, patching and operational processes.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Linux security controls and vulnerability remediation, including OS hardening, patch management, configuration compliance, access controls and remediation of security findings.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code, configuration management and CI/CD tooling, including Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps or GitHub, to support consistent and automated infrastructure deployment.
• Strong enterprise support and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, work collaboratively with Cloud, Infrastructure and Cyber Security teams, manage competing priorities and operate within ITIL/Agile environments.

Thank you for your interest, at Talenza we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage people with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds to apply.

However, please note that we are only able to proceed with those who have full rights to work in Australia.