At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain IT systems in the financial services sector, focusing on Redhat Linux.
- Company: Join the Reserve Bank of Australia, a leader in equity and diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of transformative tech projects that make a real impact in banking.
- Qualifications: 5-7 years in Linux system administration, especially in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We are currently looking for a System Administrator with demonstrated experience in maintaining and managing IT in the Financial Services industry.
This role requires extensive knowledge of Redhat Linux and a good understanding of the banking domain.
In addition, cloud technology understanding will be highly regarded.
- Hybrid work environment based in Bella Vista
- Full time fixed term contract until June 2027
- Opportunity to contribute and work across exciting transformative technology projects
About the role
- Provide ongoing support, patching, and upgrades for application components running on RHEL, while maintaining a solid understanding of the underlying network, storage, and compute layers.
- Oversee end‑to‑end certificate lifecycle management across RHEL environments, including importing new certificates, renewing expiring ones, and ensuring consistent trust and security configurations.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines to streamline system builds, testing, and deployments across Linux environments.
- Use Tidal job‑scheduling tools/Shell scripting to automate routine operational activities, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
- Strengthen knowledge management and problem management processes within operational teams, improving documentation quality and long‑term resolution practices.
- Apply strong understanding of IT risks and controls within Linux environments to implement remediation actions that enhance compliance and security posture.
- Identify both technical and administrative risks, define mitigation strategies, and implement solutions while monitoring their effectiveness.
- Maintain and improve the CMDB/asset register to ensure accuracy, completeness, and up‑to‑date system information.
- Contribute to the creation, enhancement, and collaboration of a unified "single front door" process for all PS work requests.
- Experience with Service Now to support release management, change management, request management, and process improvements.
- Build dashboards for ITIL processes to monitor performance, assess process effectiveness, and ensure SLA commitments are consistently met.
- Automate password‑reset processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and reduced manual intervention.
About you
- You are a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Linux professional with deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
- You bring a strong ownership mindset, thrive in mission‑critical environments, and take pride in delivering secure, resilient, and high‑performing systems.
- You have 5-7 years of hands‑on experience in Linux system administration, including proven experience within the banking and financial services industry.
- You bring strong exposure to financial and banking environments, enabling you to effectively support critical, high‑availability platforms.
- You possess hands‑on expertise in designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, driving automation, consistency, and faster delivery cycles across Linux environments.
- With a proactive and innovative approach, you continuously seek opportunities to automate, optimize, and enhance operational efficiency.
- You are a collaborative team player who communicates effectively, contributes to knowledge sharing, and champions best practices in compliance, security, and system reliability.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through key initiatives.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with a disability, and from the LGBTQ+ community.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.
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System Administrator employer: Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney's CBD. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values collaboration and innovation, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to critical financial systems. The hybrid work model provides flexibility, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and impactful careers in banking and payments regulation.
