TSPV/TSPA System Engineer - Linux & Automation

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas is seeking an experienced System Engineer (Linux, Automation & Infrastructure) to support the full system development lifecycle in a secure, high‑assurance environment in Canberra. The role is onsite in ACT under a 12-month contract with extension options, requiring TSPV/TSPA clearance and Australian citizenship.

You will install, maintain, and decommission hardware and software across complex environments and contribute to design, integration, testing, and deployment.

Qualifications

• Extensive Linux administration and system hardening experience.
• Strong background in configuration management and automation.
• Experience with installation, integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to contribute to secure infrastructure design in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across the system development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and support.
• Install, configure, maintain, and decommission hardware and software across complex infrastructure environments.
• Develop and maintain scripts, automation, configuration management, and integration build activities.
• Support test and verification activities, resolve technical issues, and engage with relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Linux administration

System hardening

Configuration management

Automation

Infrastructure support

Job description

Compas is seeking an experienced System Engineer (Linux, Automation & Infrastructure) to support the full system development lifecycle in a secure, high‑assurance environment in Canberra. The role is onsite in ACT under a 12-month contract with extension options, requiring TSPV/TSPA clearance and Australian citizenship.

You will install, maintain, and decommission hardware and software across complex environments and contribute to design, integration, testing, and deployment.