Senior Systems Engineer

Client 1; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Health services

Modern office

Career development

Job summary

Client 1 in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering critical technology solutions in a regulated environment. You will drive end-to-end system design, engineering, deployment, and operations while engaging with government agencies and external partners.

You will develop secure, scalable platforms, focusing on automation, cloud-native practices, and continuous improvement to ensure reliability and resilience across on-prem and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Cyber security certifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of end-to-end solutions across the full technology lifecycle.
• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and government stakeholders.
• Contribute to security risk assessments and security architecture activities.
• Support operational performance and reliability of critical platforms.
• Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Assist with the deployment and maintenance of on-premises cloud-native environments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and technology modernisation programs.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Go

Rust

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes (Rancher)

Proxmox

Data centre infra

Security architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor- or higher in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Cyber security certifications desirable

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Proxmox

Rancher

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Role Title
Senior Systems Engineer

Location
Sydney, NSW

Working Arrangement
Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Clearance Required
TSPV AGSVA clearance required.

Company Overview
Our client is a leading Australian technology organisation supporting critical infrastructure and services across the country. They are committed to building resilient, secure, and innovative technology solutions while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Job Description
An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering critical technology solutions within a regulated environment. This role will see you supporting end-to-end system design, engineering, deployment, and operations while working closely with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and external partners.

You will play a key role in developing secure, scalable, and highly available platforms, contributing to automation, cloud-native engineering practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of end-to-end solutions across the full technology lifecycle.
• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and government stakeholders.
• Contribute to security risk assessments and security architecture activities.
• Support operational performance and reliability of critical platforms.
• Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Assist with the deployment and maintenance of on-premises cloud-native environments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and technology modernisation programs.

Education/Certifications Required

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Cyber security certifications highly regarded.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong experience in Linux systems administration, engineering, and troubleshooting.
• Experience across systems engineering, infrastructure operations, and platform support.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies, ideally Proxmox.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments, particularly Rancher.
• Knowledge of data centre infrastructure, including compute, networking, and storage technologies.
• Software development experience, including:
• Go (essential)
• Rust (or a willingness to develop capability)
• Python (desirable)
• Experience working within Defence, government, or other highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.

Employment Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Additional wellbeing and leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts and rewards programs.
• Access to health and wellbeing services.
• Modern office facilities and onsite amenities.
• Career development and learning opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from varied career pathways.

Veterans
Veterans and current serving ADF members are strongly encouraged to apply. Defence industry or government experience will be highly regarded.

About Cleared
Cleared specialises in recruiting security-cleared professionals across Defence, National Security, Federal Government, and Critical Infrastructure sectors. We connect organisations with highly skilled technical and cyber security talent holding clearances from Baseline through to PV.