System Administrators (NV2 & TSPV)

Showtime Consulting; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider in Canberra is looking for a skilled System Administrator to manage Linux and AWS environments for a national security program. The role involves ensuring system reliability, security, and compliance while mentoring junior team members. Candidates must have experience in Red Hat Linux, AWS services, and command strong troubleshooting skills. Active NV2 or TSPV security clearance is required. This position is crucial for delivering secure, scalable solutions in a classified setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT or related field, covering hardware, software, networking, and IT infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in Red Hat Linux administration, AWS services, and automation tools.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools and database administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and monitor Linux-based systems.
• Manage AWS infrastructure ensuring availability and compliance.
• Implement security controls and build automated systems.

Skills

Red Hat Linux administration

AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3)

Automation tools (Ansible, Semaphore)

Networking troubleshooting

Database administration (MySQL, DynamoDB)

Monitoring tools (Grafana, ELK Stack)

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in ICT or related field

Tools

Ansible

Semaphore

Grafana

Job description

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Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud Solutions. Based in Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in secure cloud deployments and extending the cloud to the intelligent edge. Our expertise spans Azure, Azure Stack, AWS, OpenStack, and Red Hat Linux, serving both commercial and government environments, including government-classified clouds. Our mission is to forge the future with secure, innovative technologies that protect and uplift communities, while our vision is to revolutionise seamless collaboration across domains on an ultra-secure platform.

We have delivered outcomes on programs such as Azure Stack Hub, Azure Protected, OpenStack Protected, Secret Cloud, and major national security system uplifts, and continue to play a pivotal role in evolving sovereign cloud capability.

The Opportunities

We are seeking an experienced System Administrator to support the delivery and ongoing operation of a secure, high-availability platform in Linux and AWS environments for a major national security program. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of mission‑critical systems in a classified setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and monitor Linux-based systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), including patching, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Manage AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda, backup services), ensuring availability, security, and compliance.
• Implement and maintain security controls in line with organisational policies and Essential Eight requirements.
• Build and enhance automated systems using tools such as Ansible and Semaphore.
• Develop and document technical processes, promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
• Provide second/third-level support, troubleshoot complex issues, and advise on capacity and performance management.
• Secure and audit systems based on ISM and PSPF standards.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of procedures.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in ICT or a related field, with a broad range of skills across hardware, software, networking, and IT infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in Red Hat Linux administration, AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, Backup), and automation tools (Ansible, Semaphore).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Applied experience with database administration (MySQL, DynamoDB).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot network connectivity and routing issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in high‑pressure settings.

2. ICT System Administrator – Governance & Compliance (Classified Environment)

We are also seeking a specialist ICT System Administrator to undertake governance and compliance for enterprise hardware and service capabilities, ensuring ongoing resilience and serviceability of existing hosting and network systems in a highly classified environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and research new technologies.
• Build automated systems and establish standards.
• Architect solutions and provide second/third-level support.
• Advise on capacity and performance management.
• Secure and audit systems based on ISM standards.
• Script and program tasks, troubleshoot hardware/software/network problems.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to multi-vendor installations and upgrades.
• Ensure technical systems adhere to Essential Eight, ISM, and PSPF frameworks.

What You’ll Need

• Demonstrated experience and broad range of skills across hardware, software, networking, and IT infrastructure.
• Applied experience with Oracle infrastructure, Linux/Unix systems.
• Proven experience with network protocols and technologies.
• Experience in complex enterprise infrastructure and multi-vendor environments.Experience in planning, installation, upgrades, and compliance.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in ICT or related field (desirable).
• Experience managing complex projects and ICT infrastructure environments (desirable).
• Experience with database administration, including backup and recovery (desirable).
• Contract: 12 months, with 2x possible 12-month extensions
• Location: ACT, QLD

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must be Australian Citizens with an active NV2 or TSPV security clearance.

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