Senior Linux Platform Engineer – On-Prem Infrastructure

Mackay Executive; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

6-month rolling extensions

Job summary

Mackay Executive is seeking a senior Linux Engineer for a contract role in Sydney. You will design, implement and retire on-premises Linux platforms, primarily Ubuntu, secure environments, and collaborate with multiple teams.

The role emphasizes engineering design over runbooks, with hybrid work pattern (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) and extension potential up to 6 months rolling. You will work in a secure, on-premises environment supporting digital services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing a large fleet of Linux hosts in a team environment.
• Demonstrable Ansible automation skills for infrastructure deployment and management.
• Experience in problem solving, troubleshooting, documentation and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own the Linux platforms primarily running Ubuntu in secure, on-premises environments.
• Assist in leading the evolution of Linux SOEs (Ubuntu 22/24, with some RHEL).
• Define and enforce platform standards including security hardening, availability, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with Development, Platforms, Networks, Windows, and Service Desk to resolve issues.

Skills

Linux admin

Ansible

Ubuntu

Security hardening

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Pure Storage

Cohesity

Splunk

BIND

Postfix

Squid

Websense

RSA SecurID

Job description

Mackay Executive is seeking a senior Linux Engineer for a contract role in Sydney. You will design, implement and retire on-premises Linux platforms, primarily Ubuntu, secure environments, and collaborate with multiple teams.

The role emphasizes engineering design over runbooks, with hybrid work pattern (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) and extension potential up to 6 months rolling. You will work in a secure, on-premises environment supporting digital services.