Senior Specialist System Administrators

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$120.00 - $160.00 Hourly

Contact Email:

kandiceh@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

02-Oct-2025

Senior Specialist System Administrators

About the Company

Our client’s is committed to protecting Australian lives, livelihoods and the Commonwealth; fostering trust and confidence within our community, partners and government; and maximising their impact on the criminal environment for a safer and more secure Australia.

About the role

Support the deployment of complex technical systems and solutions by Forensics Command on existing IT Infrastructure.

Role Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other IT disciplines within the Department to deploy and maintain bespoke solutions on behalf of
  • Forensics Command.
  • Follow best practises for maintaining and enhancing bespoke solutions on IT Infrastructure.
  • Leverage your subject-matter expertise to advise technical leadership on technical architecture and solutions.
Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience in System software administration, systems integration and build, software configuration, infrastructure operations, identity and access management, deployment, and data management.
  • Have an understanding or the ability to learn the following technologies:
  • Infrastructure as Code management and tracking (Git, GitLab)
  • Virtualisation Technologies (VMware, vSphere)
  • Web servers (e.g nginx) 
  • NoSQL databases (e.g Apache Cassandra) 
There are several vacancies at present, and we are looking for applicants with experience in the following technologies, Kubernetes (Red Hat Openshift), Linux Systems (Red Hat and Ubuntu) or Windows Active Directory – Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, Windows Operating System Support – Windows 10, 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2022.

What is on offer

  • The contract period is 12 months, with extension options.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly skilled team
  • Competitive remuneration package
Security Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV1 Security Clearance. This position requires occasional travel for business purposes. Applicants across QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, and TAS will be considered.

Why partner with Whizdom?

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.
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!

 

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 14th October 2025.

Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 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
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