Job description
Our Federal Government client is seeking a Senior IT Linux Systems Administrator.
- 12 month contract + 12 month extension
- Ability to obtain baseline clearance - Australian Citizenship Required
- Locations - Canberra, Melbourne CBD, Brisbane CBD, Adelaide, Sydney CBD
Responsibilities
- Represent the Cloud Services group as a Subject Matter Expert providing expert knowledge, advice and assistance relating to Linux systems to other teams and individuals.
- Build, Manage and Configure Linux operating systems.
- Be responsible for administration of Linux systems hosted on cloud platforms.
- Be responsible for creating relevant systems documentation.
- Assist with the third level support of Linux systems including:
o Complex incident and problem resolution
o System upgrades, patching and installations
o System security
Required Skills
- Extensive experience in administering and troubleshooting Linux platforms in a large organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in:
o RHEL ver 7.x/8.x and at least one another major Linux distros
o Satellite administration
o Ansible Automation platform
o Package management
o Kernel support, patching and troubleshooting
o Networking troubleshooting with native and 3rd party linux toolsets
o SELinux and FApolicy policy creation, management and troubleshooting
o SOE design, development and support.
o AD support and integration with multiple technologies, SSSD, Samba, Kerberos, LDAP/LDAPS
o Application support, patching and troubleshooting
o Automation with Python, BASH and Ansible
o Virtualization technologies; ESXi, KVM, Xen, Hyper-V etc..
o Linux networking, patching, security and administration. - Good experience in networking technologies including DNS, TCP/IP, SSL, DHCP and Load Balancing.
- Strong documentation skills, including documenting standard operating procedures and build and configuration guides.
- Some exposure to Agile / SCRUM environments
Reference: 257479
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Antonia Levantis on 02 61519211 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process please contact me on the above contact details.
