Linux Technician

Directors
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Permanent IT, Contract IT
  • CTo8-1623283
  • 08/10/2025
Canberra, ACT
NV2 Clearance Required (NV2 preferred)
Daily Rate: $1000/day
Start: ASAP
  
Join the Fleet Information Environment (FIE) Modernisation Project – SEA2273, a high-impact Defence initiative delivering secure, integrated ICT systems (Minerva) to support Royal Australian Navy operations.
  
Role Summary
  
We're seeking an experienced Linux Technician to support the development, deployment, and hardening of Linux systems within a secure Defence environment. You'll work across infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance, automation, and mission readiness.
  
Key Responsibilities  
  • Build, configure, and maintain Linux OS within Defence ICT environments
  • Integrate software and implement security hardening practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux SOE/application issues
  • Automate system configurations and document SOPs
  • Evaluate new technologies for Defence ICT use
Essential Skills & Experience  
  • Previous experience working as a Linux Technician within Defence projects
  • Proficient with Linux systems, particularly RHEL 7.x to 9.x, in hyper-converged and distributed environments
  • Demonstrated expertise with:
  • Ansible
  • GITLab
  • YUM
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical domains
Desirable Experience
  • Familiarity with SEA2273 Minerva systems
  • Deep understanding of the Australian Information Security Manual (ISM)
  • Experience implementing zero-trust architecture principles
  • Knowledge of ADF deployed environments and associated ICT/security constraints
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