Systems Administrator

Recruitment Hive; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd is seeking Systems Administrators for a federal government project in Canberra. The role focuses on managing Linux-based systems, delivering systems administration solutions, and producing clear technical documentation to ensure operational continuity.

Applicants should have strong Ansible experience, Bash scripting, networking skills, and familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, and Xymon. TSPV clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu).
• Experience using Ansible for configuration management.
• Scripting experience (Bash) and networking technologies.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, and Xymon.

Responsibilities

• Produce concise technical systems documentation and knowledge artefacts supporting operational continuity.
• Provide technical leadership to independently deliver systems administration solutions.
• Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing, provide recommendations and contribute to implementations.

Skills

Ansible

Bash scripting

Networking

Tools

Splunk

Grafana

Prometheus

Xymon

Job description

• 18-month contract (TSPV security clearance required)
• 5 years management of Linux operating systems (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu)

Our client, a Federal Government entity is seeking Systems Administrators.

About the role - Systems Administrators

Manage systems administration projects of a technical and specialised nature.

Duties - Systems Administrators

• Produce concise technical systems documentation and knowledge artefacts supporting operational continuity.
• Provide technical leadership to independently deliver systems administration solutions.
• Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions.

Skills / Experience - Systems Administrators

• Demonstrated experience in configuration management using Ansible
• Demonstrated experience with scripting technologies (Bash scripting) & networking technologies
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise monitoring (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Xymon, etc.)

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.

Please note that this role closes on the 23rd of November @ midday.