Senior Unix Systems Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Unix Systems Specialist to support a large-scale transformation program within one of our prominent higher education clients. This contract role will backfill existing technical resources and play a critical role in ensuring ongoing server and storage stability during a major university merger.

Working within the client's Server and Storage Services team and reporting to the Server & Storage Lead, the specialist will focus on delivering day-to-day Unix/Linux support-including Red Hat Linux administration, NFS troubleshooting, and queue-based support-while also collaborating across teams on core infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily Unix/Linux system administration services in an enterprise environment.
• Manage NFS configurations, Unix filesystems, and storage mount points.
• Resolve support tickets and escalations within a multi-platform infrastructure team.
• Participate in a rotating on-call support roster including evenings and weekends.
• Support operational continuity during a major business and technology integration project.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in Unix/Linux server administration.
• Proven capability with NFS (Network File System) and general Unix filesystem layouts.
• Prior experience managing large-scale Red Hat Linux environments.
• Ability to operate in a structured IT environment using incident queues and support processes.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Red Hat Satellite and Ansible for automation.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Directory Server (LDAP).
• Prior experience supporting IT infrastructure in the higher education or public sector is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Candidates should have one of the following:

• Postgraduate qualifications (or progress towards) in Information Technology or Computer Science, with relevant experience; OR
• Extensive hands-on experience in a comparable infrastructure role; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and practical expertise.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Pam Kaur on + 618 7422 0615 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, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.