Linux Technician/ Systems Admin & Engineering- Defence (Nv2)

NW Technology; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Technology is seeking a Linux Technician to support naval ICT modernization efforts for the Australian Department of Defence. The role is an initial contract until June 2027, based onsite in Canberra or Sydney, with NV2 or above clearance mandatory.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to build, secure, and maintain ICT systems across deployed and onshore environments. Applicants should have extensive Linux experience, including RHEL 7-9, Ansible, GitLab, YUM, and Elastic Stack, plus

Qualifications

• Linux administration experience in complex environments.
• Defence environment experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development, build and implementation of ICT systems across deployed and onshore environments.
• Provide Linux systems, security and monitoring expertise to support ongoing maintenance.
• Develop scripts and reusable automated builds to improve system configuration and operational efficiency.
• Create and peer review standard operating procedures, build guides and technical documentation.

Job description

• Initial contract until June 2027, based onsite with the Department of Defence
• Location: Canberra or Sydney preferred
• Clearance: NV2 or above mandatory

Join a global technology consulting firm with a major presence within the Department of Defence, supporting a significant naval ICT modernisation program.

We're seeking an experienced Linux Technician to help develop, build and maintain secure ICT systems supporting naval platforms and onshore environments.

About the role

Working alongside technical and project teams, you will:

• Support the development, build and implementation of ICT systems across deployed and onshore environments.
• Provide Linux systems, security and monitoring expertise to support ongoing maintenance.
• Develop scripts and reusable automated builds to improve system configuration and operational efficiency.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools.
• Create and peer review standard operating procedures, build guides and technical documentation.

About you

You will bring:

• Previous experience supporting Defence environments as a Linux Technician.
• Strong experience with Linux servers across virtualised, hyper-converged, containerised and distributed environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of RHEL 7-9, Ansible, GitLab, YUM and Elastic Stack (ELK).
• Experience applying Linux hardening practices and Defence security requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Knowledge of naval ICT systems, the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), zero-trust principles and the constraints of deployed Defence environments will be highly regarded.