Our client supports mission‐critical technology platforms operating in highly regulated, security‐sensitive environments. The focus is on building resilient, defensible infrastructure foundations that enable secure application and platform services at scale.
This role sits at the core of the technology estate, setting architectural and security standards that underpin all deployed systems, including container platforms.
About the Role
This is a senior, foundational engineering role responsible for the architecture, security posture, and lifecycle management of Linux‐based platforms. You will act as the technical authority for system design, hardening, and operational readiness in on‐prem environments where reliability and compliance are non‐negotiable.
You will work in close partnership with a Lead Kubernetes Platform Engineer, ensuring the system layer provides a hardened, stable base for modern platform services. The role emphasises architecture, security, and operational governance, rather than application development.
The Successful Candidate
You are a seasoned systems engineer with deep experience designing and securing Linux platforms in regulated environments. You are comfortable setting standards, owning risk, and acting as a senior technical authority.
Key experience includes:
- Designing and operating secure Linux server environments
- Platform hardening, patching, backup, and configuration management
- Strong understanding of security controls and compliance frameworks
- Infrastructure lifecycle ownership (build, release, operate, decommission)
- Scripting and automation (Bash, Python or similar)
- Leading high‐severity incident response and root cause analysis
- Collaboration with identity, networking, and platform engineering teams
- Exposure to Windows / Active Directory or container platforms (beneficial but not essential)
What's on offer?
- Ownership of core system architecture in a secure, mission‐critical environment
- Opportunity to shape long‐term platform standards and security posture
- High trust, high accountability senior engineering role
- Close collaboration with platform and infrastructure leadership
- Competitive remuneration aligned to seniority and security expertise
Lead System Engineer employer: Whizdom
Join a highly regarded organisation in Brisbane Northside that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance. As a Senior Systems Administrator, you'll be part of a dynamic team driving significant infrastructure transformation projects, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in enterprise-scale technologies. Enjoy the benefits of working on high-profile initiatives while contributing to a supportive and technically proficient environment.
