Senior Linux Administrator

Harvey Norman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Parental leave

Professional development

Discounted purchases

Job summary

Harvey Norman is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to manage SAN storage, backup/restore, and monitoring across diverse environments. You will collaborate with IT teams to deliver engineering expertise and BAU support for a range of managed services.

Responsibilities include planning and provisioning Linux systems, ensuring high availability through backups and DR, and driving automation and standardization of processes. Strong scripting and networking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and optimizing RHEL and SLES environments across physical and virtual enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and optimise Linux infrastructure performance across physical, virtual, and application environments.
• Plan, deploy, upgrade, and maintain Linux systems, including server provisioning, patching, hardware refreshes, and software lifecycle management.
• Ensure high availability through robust backup, disaster recovery, and system resilience practices.
• Develop, automate, standardize, and document system processes, leveraging scripting and SOE best practices to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with vendors, service providers, development, and operational teams to support system performance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Enforce information security, compliance, and governance standards, including incident monitoring, reporting, and participation in after-hours maintenance activities.

Skills

RHEL

SLES

VMware

Ansible

Scripting Bash/KornShell/Python

Networking TCP/IP

Automation

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

SUSE Manager

Foreman/Katello

Job description

• A friendly and supportive environment that fosters growth and development
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products
• Access to Udemy an online training platform with over 5,500 courses
  

As one of Australia’s largest retailers of lifestyle products, with more than 300 complexes worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.

About the role

Reporting to the Midrange & Storage Services Manager, you will be responsible for managing SAN storage devices, overseeing data protection backup/restore jobs and administering the company’s IT monitoring system. You will collaborate closely with wider IT teams to deliver engineering expertise and business-as-usual (BAU) support across a diverse range of managed services.

You will;

• Manage, monitor, and optimise Linux infrastructure performance across physical, virtual, and application environments.
• Plan, deploy, upgrade, and maintain Linux systems, including server provisioning, patching, hardware refreshes, and software lifecycle management.
• Ensure high availability through robust backup, disaster recovery, and system resilience practices.
• Develop, automate, standardize, and document system processes, leveraging scripting and SOE best practices to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with vendors, service providers, development, and operational teams to support system performance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Enforce information security, compliance, and governance standards, including incident monitoring, reporting, and participation in after-hours maintenance activities.
  

About You

You have experience working in complex IT environments, with strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear technical documentation. You are highly organised, collaborative, and able to effectively manage competing priorities while working independently or within a team. You also possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with expertise in system performance monitoring, analysis, and optimisation.

You will also have;

• Proven experience managing and optimizing RHEL and SLES environments across physical and virtual enterprise platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Linux lifecycle management tools, including Red Hat Satellite, SUSE Manager, and Foreman/Katello.
• Expertise in automation and configuration management, particularly using Ansible.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix networking and TCP/IP technologies.
• Experience with VMware virtualization, including deployment and administration of Linux virtual machines.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, KornShell (ksh), Perl, and Python.
  

This opportunity will provide:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
• Company paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
• A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.
  

Have we got your interest?

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.