System Administrator Infrastructure Engineer

IAG Defence and National Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) seeks a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Systems Administrator) in Canberra, ACT. You will design, deploy, secure and retire complex infrastructure across physical, virtual, networking and cloud domains to EL1 standards.

You will lead Kubernetes and VM-based tool deployments, build OpenSearch clusters, and contribute to documentation and SOPs, with a high degree of autonomy in a sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Current or reinstatable TSPV security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Linux systems administration.
• Proven experience building and maintaining OpenSearch clusters.
• Proven experience building and maintaining Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with VMware virtualization environments.
• Experience with cloud services and virtualization as they relate to deployment.
• Familiarity with containerisation principles including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ability to create and maintain system documentation and SOPs.
• Willingness to learn, deploy and maintain new applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage and retire the infrastructure (physical, virtual, networking and cloud) that supports digital services.
• Support deployment of Kubernetes and VM-based analysis tools across different cloud environments.
• Apply cloud services and virtualization experience to deployments for VM, Kubernetes and codeless apps.
• Apply containerisation principles including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Build and maintain OpenSearch clusters.
• Build and maintain Kubernetes environments.
• Work within VMware virtualisation environments.
• Create and maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Perform all duties to the expected standard of a senior infrastructure engineer.

Skills

Linux administration

OpenSearch

Kubernetes

Docker

VMware

Cloud deployment

Documentation

Job description

Canberra, ACT Based | EL1 Equivalent | Requires a current or reinstatable AGSVA TSPV Clearance

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Systems Administrator) to join a national security agency in Canberra. This is a new position with no incumbent. You'll implement, manage and retire the infrastructure that supports digital services, covering physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure, to senior (EL1 equivalent) engineering standards. You'll support the deployment of Kubernetes and VM-based analysis tools across different cloud environments, and you'll build and maintain OpenSearch clusters and Kubernetes environments. You'll work with a high degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Given the sensitive nature of the environment, not all work areas can accommodate remote work, so your working arrangement will depend on the team you're assigned to. Successful candidates will also need to complete an Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA) before commencing, and the engaging vendor must hold current Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, manage and retire the infrastructure (physical, virtual, networking and cloud) that supports digital services
• Support deployment of Kubernetes and VM-based analysis tools across different cloud environments
• Apply cloud services and virtualisation experience to application deployment for virtual machine, Kubernetes and codeless applications
• Apply containerisation principles, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Build and maintain OpenSearch clusters
• Build and maintain Kubernetes environments
• Work within VMware virtualisation environments
• Create and maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures
• Perform all duties to the expected standard of a senior infrastructure engineer

Required

• Current or reinstatable TSPV security clearance
• Ability to complete the Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA) before commencementMinimum 5 years' experience in Linux systems administration across varied environments
• Proven experience building and maintaining OpenSearch clusters
• Proven experience building and maintaining Kubernetes environments
• Experience working within VMware virtualisation environments
• Experience with cloud services and virtualisation as they relate to application deployment
• Familiarity with containerisation principles, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Ability to create and maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures
• Ability to learn, deploy and maintain new applications highly regarded
• Knowledge of designing and creating software solutions around best practice and scale highly regarded
• Knowledge of the Essential Eight highly regarded
• Ability to exercise substantial personal responsibility and autonomy highly regarded

Engagement Details

• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Onsite. Work from home is not always available, depending on the assigned team
• Extension options available

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals. Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please Note

As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.