Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Vertical Scope Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Birthday leave

Defence leave

Industry events

Certifications budget

Super contributions

Payroll every two weeks

Diverse programs

Job summary

Vertical Scope Group invites an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement and sustain complex ICT infrastructure across Linux, networking, cloud and cross-domain environments. This role supports secure, resilient and mission-critical digital services in a national security context.

You will work on design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of secure infrastructure, including automation, patching, CDS support and continuous improvement across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience configuring and sustaining Linux-based ICT infrastructure, including servers, network devices, monitoring and authentication services.
• Strong experience with Ansible or similar automation tools for system builds, configuration and replication.
• Hands-on experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and supporting the development of new CDS capabilities.
• Proven ability to maintain infrastructure reliability through automation, patching, upgrades, monitoring and version control.
• Experience developing scripts or small programs using Python, Bash or similar languages to automate processes and integrate security tools.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in secure and operationally sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable and compliant infrastructure solutions across complex environments.
• Configure, install, maintain and retire physical and virtual hardware and software.
• Monitor system performance, security and reliability, identifying and resolving infrastructure issues.
• Apply patches, upgrades, updates and vendor mitigations across operating systems, applications, drivers and firmware.
• Support the design, development and sustainment of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Contribute to automation, continuous improvement and the development of robust infrastructure processes and practices.

Skills

Linux infrastructure

CDS

Version control

Python

Bash

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Ansible

Monitoring tools

Job description

• 12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extensions
• ACT, VIC or SA | Onsite
• Current TSPV security clearance required

Role

Join a high-performing national security environment where your infrastructure expertise will directly support secure, resilient and mission-critical digital services. This is an opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement and sustain complex ICT infrastructure across Linux, networking, cloud and cross-domain environments.

Your duties will include:

• Design and implement secure, scalable and compliant infrastructure solutions across complex environments.
• Configure, install, maintain and retire physical and virtual hardware and software.
• Monitor system performance, security and reliability, identifying and resolving infrastructure issues.
• Apply patches, upgrades, updates and vendor mitigations across operating systems, applications, drivers and firmware.
• Support the design, development and sustainment of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Contribute to automation, continuous improvement and the development of robust infrastructure processes and practices.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience configuring and sustaining Linux-based ICT infrastructure, including servers, network devices, monitoring and authentication services.
• Strong experience with Ansible or similar automation tools for system builds, configuration and replication.
• Hands-on experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and supporting the development of new CDS capabilities.
• Proven ability to maintain infrastructure reliability through automation, patching, upgrades, monitoring and version control.
• Experience developing scripts or small programs using Python, Bash or similar languages to automate processes and integrate security tools.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in secure and operationally sensitive environments.

Why Join Vertical Scope Group?

As a 100% Australian owned and operated consultancy with a DISP Level 3 membership, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted, expert, and reputable partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation’s most important programs.

Multi-award winners including:

• RCSA 'Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging'
• RCSA ‘Excellence in Client Services’
• RCSA ‘Excellence in Social Purpose’

What We Offer Our People:

• Flexible work options (when available)
• Birthday leave & generous Defence leave
• Paid industry events & annual conference
• Upskilling with RTO partners + budget for certifications
• Additional super contributions
• Fortnightly payroll
• Access to diverse, secure, and exciting programs

Vertical Scope Group values diversity and encourages applications from veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.