At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and support secure Linux systems while automating processes.
- Company: Profectus, a trusted partner for Australian Government ICT projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on national importance projects.
- Other info: Onsite role with potential travel; excellent opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in secure environments.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as a Linux Engineer with security clearance and scripting skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Profectus is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Linux Engineers for likely upcoming opportunities across the Australian Government. The work is likely to require building, hardening and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux and other Linux platforms on secure networks, automating builds and patching, and keeping systems compliant with the Information Security Manual (ISM).
Key Responsibilities
- Build, configure and maintain RHEL and other Linux servers in classified and unclassified environments
- Harden Linux systems against the ISM, Essential Eight and ASD hardening guidance
- Automate builds, configuration and patching using Ansible, Red Hat Satellite or similar
- Manage patching, vulnerability remediation and operating system upgrades
- Support virtualisation and container platforms such as VMware, KVM and OpenShift
- Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and problems on Linux platforms
- Provide evidence and technical input for system security assessments and accreditation
- Write and maintain Bash and Python scripts
- Work within ITIL change, incident and problem management processes
- Document builds, configurations and standard operating procedures
Required Experience
- Minimum five years as a Linux Engineer or Linux System Administrator in enterprise environments
- Hardening Linux systems to the ISM or equivalent security standards
- Configuration management using Ansible or similar
- Bash and Python scripting
- Patching and vulnerability remediation
- Working on Defence or other classified networks
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- OpenShift or Kubernetes
- Red Hat Satellite and Red Hat Identity Management (IdM)
- Monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk or Elastic
- ITIL Foundation
Security Clearance Requirements
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Must hold a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)
- Current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance is preferred
Working Arrangements
- Onsite
- Some travel may be required
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
Linux Engineer employer: Profectus
Profectus is an exceptional employer, offering Infrastructure Engineers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and secure ICT environment that supports vital Australian Government services. With a strong focus on employee growth, Profectus fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation, while providing access to cutting-edge technologies and professional development opportunities. Located in the ACT, SA, or VIC, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that values long-term relationships and meaningful contributions to national outcomes.
