Senior Linux Administrator

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NV2 Clearance

Canberra base

Job summary

Whizdom in Canberra seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to lead the design, deployment and ongoing support of secure Linux infrastructure and data platforms. You will ensure systems remain secure, resilient and operational, providing technical leadership across administration, networking and infra operations.

This role requires an active NV2 security clearance and offers a salary package circa $190,000 + Super, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Extensive Linux systems administration experience in secure/enterprise environments.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and related tooling.
• Strong AD, IAM and network services administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy and maintain secure Linux server environments.
• Lead system hardening, patching, and compliance against security standards.
• Provide technical guidance across Linux, networking and infrastructure operations.
• Support and scale production Kubernetes environments and monitoring stacks.

Skills

Linux Admin

Kubernetes

Active Directory

IAM

Networking

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Permanent Opportunity | Canberra, ACT | NV2 Security Clearance Required | Circa $190,000 + Super

About Our Client

Our client is a mission-driven technology organisation delivering secure, scalable data solutions across highly regulated and critical environments. Their work supports complex, high-impact programs spanning government, defence-aligned initiatives, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

As a growing and innovative business, they pride themselves on building high-performing teams that value ownership, curiosity, trust and technical excellence. This is an opportunity to join an organisation where your work directly contributes to systems that matter.

About the Role

An exciting permanent opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join a highly skilled team based in Canberra.

Working within secure, defence-focused environments, you will lead the design, deployment and ongoing support of critical Linux infrastructure and data management platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring systems remain secure, compliant, resilient and operationally effective while providing technical leadership across system administration, networking and infrastructure operations.

This position requires an active NV2 security clearance and offers a salary package of circa $190,000 + Super, with flexibility available for exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the President, you will:

• Architect, deploy and maintain secure and resilient Linux server environments.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and network services.
• Configure and manage firewalls, routers, switches, VLANs, DNS and related infrastructure.
• Lead system maintenance activities including software installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end users, resolving access, configuration and system issues.
• Manage patching, change control, vulnerability remediation and configuration compliance.
• Implement system hardening in accordance with the ASD Essential Eight and security best practices.
• Conduct regular security audits and support compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing technical advice and recommendations.
• Maintain and support production Kubernetes (Kubernetes/K8s) environments across multiple on-premises deployments.
• Monitor, scale and troubleshoot containerised applications using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 10+ years' experience in systems administration, infrastructure management or related IT environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong expertise in Linux systems administration within secure or enterprise environments.
• Proven experience administering Active Directory, Group Policy and IAM solutions.
• Hands-on networking experience, including firewalls, routing, switching, DNS and VLANs.
• Experience supporting and maintaining Kubernetes (K8s) environments.
• Scripting and automation skills using tools such as PowerShell, Bash and/or Python.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring or guiding technical teams.
• CCNA, CCNP or equivalent networking experience highly regarded.
• Australian Citizenship and a current NV2 Australian Government Security Clearance (mandatory).

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position based in Canberra.
• Salary package circa $190,000 + Super, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to support nationally significant defence and government programs.
• Highly collaborative and technically advanced environment.
• Exposure to secure, mission-critical systems and emerging technologies.
• Genuine opportunity to influence infrastructure strategy and operational excellence.

Applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including identity and work rights verification, security clearance validation and any additional client-mandated checks.