Senior Linux Engineer: Automation, Cloud & Security

Tech Mahindra; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra in Sydney, NSW is seeking a seasoned Linux Systems Engineer to automate, secure, and optimize complex Linux environments. You’ll design and maintain RHEL/Ubuntu distributions, implement IaC with Ansible or Terraform, and support hybrid cloud and Kubernetes workloads.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of Linux engineering, strong scripting in Bash or Python, and solid networking knowledge. RHCE/LFCE certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Linux Systems Engineering or advanced administration experience.
• Strong Bash or Python scripting skills.
• Experience with Ansible or Terraform for IaC.
• Knowledge of networking, firewalls, and filesystems.

Responsibilities

• Automate tasks using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Architect and maintain enterprise Linux distributions.
• Support Linux workloads in hybrid cloud and Kubernetes environments.
• Troubleshoot system, network, and storage bottlenecks.
• Perform patching, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation.

Skills

Linux Systems Engineering

Bash scripting

Python scripting

IaC (Ansible/Terraform)

Networking fundamentals

Tools

RHEL

Ubuntu

Kubernetes

Job description

Tech Mahindra in Sydney, NSW is seeking a seasoned Linux Systems Engineer to automate, secure, and optimize complex Linux environments. You’ll design and maintain RHEL/Ubuntu distributions, implement IaC with Ansible or Terraform, and support hybrid cloud and Kubernetes workloads.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of Linux engineering, strong scripting in Bash or Python, and solid networking knowledge. RHCE/LFCE certifications are a plus.