Linux Engineer

Informatech is a 100% Australian-owned ICT consultancy specialising in Testing Services, Technical Services, Project Delivery and Cyber Security. We’re looking for an experienced Linux Technician to join a Defence-sector technology program delivering secure, integrated ICT systems across both deployed and onshore environments.

This role can be considered either as a contract or permanent engagement, depending on your preference.

The role

You’ll support the build, implementation and ongoing maintenance of Linux-based systems in a high-security environment. Day to day, you will:

• Support the development, build and implementation of ICT systems across deployed and onshore locations
• Provide technical expertise on Linux systems, security and system monitoring tools
• Carry out software development and scripting tasks as needed
• Contribute to a library of reliable, reusable automated builds that streamline configuration and improve operational efficiency
• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools, and assess their feasibility and benefits
• Create and peer review SOPs, build guides and related documentation

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Experience working in Defence as a Linux Technician
• Demonstrated experience with Linux servers in virtualised environments, including hyper-converged infrastructure, containers and distributed environments
• Knowledge of Linux hardening best practice and Defence security policy compliance
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, GitLab, YUM, RHEL 7.x-9.x and the Elastic Stack (ELK)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with experience presenting to and engaging stakeholders, projects and business areas

Highly regarded

• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks for infrastructure service and security delivery, including the Australian Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Experience applying cyber-security controls aligned to zero-trust architecture principles
• Knowledge of ADF deployed environments and platforms, and their unique networking, support and security constraints

Requirements

• Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance required to be considered
• Ability to comply with US ITAR requirements, as the role may involve handling export-controlled ICT hardware and software
• Canberra or Sydney based role.
• Standard Mon-Fri business hours onsite (40-hour week), with occasional overtime by agreement.