About the Company
Our organisation is a federal government agency responsible for delivering critical financial and regulatory services to the Australian community. We operate in a secure, technology-driven environment where innovation, collaboration, and service excellence are at the core of everything we do.
Our Platform Team plays a vital role in designing and delivering the foundational infrastructure that supports a wide range of enterprise applications and services. We are committed to building resilient, secure, and high-performing technology environments that enable better outcomes for our stakeholders.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to join a geographically dispersed team delivering high-quality platform services across Australia.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing Linux-based infrastructure. You will contribute to both operational support and project delivery, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and optimised.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and administering Linux systems to ensure performance, availability, and security
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure solutions
- Supporting incidents and service requests while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
- Leading and contributing to projects such as system upgrades, vulnerability management, and enterprise application delivery
- Developing automation and monitoring solutions to improve efficiency and system performance
- Ensuring compliance with security standards and frameworks (including ISM and Essential 8)
- Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- This role requires someone who is self-driven, forward-thinking, and comfortable working collaboratively in a remote team environment.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Technical capability
- Strong experience administering Linux environments
- Proven experience in infrastructure design, engineering, and support
- Knowledge of automation, monitoring, and system optimisation practices
- Understanding of security and compliance frameworks within enterprise environments
- 5+ years’ experience in IT engineering, Linux support, or related roles
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or equivalent experience
- Linux certifications are highly regarded
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across distributed teams
- Customer-focused mindset with commitment to service excellence
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing environments
- A proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with stakeholders
- Initial 12-month contract with extension options
- Hybrid working arrangements across multiple Australian locations
- Opportunity to work on modern enterprise infrastructure and impactful projects
- Collaborative, high-performing team environment
- A balance of operational support and project-based work (approximately 50/50)
- Exposure to emerging technologies and continuous improvement initiatives
- Australian citizenship is required
- A current Baseline security clearance
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Tuesday the 9th of June 2026.
Please call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.
