Our client is a leading Australian national security organisation responsible for defending against complex global threats and enabling critical intelligence and cyber capabilities. Their mission supports the protection of Australia’s national interests through secure technology systems, advanced digital platforms, and robust cyber operations.
Working here means contributing to highly impactful programs within a secure, purpose‑driven environment. The organisation fosters collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation across multidisciplinary teams.
About the Role
The Senior System Integration Infrastructure Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, integrating, and sustaining high‑availability infrastructure that supports mission‑critical digital services.
This senior position involves leading end‑to‑end engineering activities across physical, virtual, networking, and cloud environments. You will also drive the integration of COTS, GOTS, and open‑source technologies while supporting deployment, testing, documentation, and ongoing sustainment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Architecting, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable Linux and Kubernetes systems.
- Creating Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) environments to build, manage, and secure virtual and physical infrastructure.
- Packaging, deploying, and managing containerised workloads on Kubernetes.
- Leading an Agile, DevOps‑focused delivery team.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to translate capability requirements into technical solutions.
- Documenting technical processes and supporting system accreditation workflows.
You will be an experienced Systems Integration and Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in secure environments and modern automation practices. You bring excellent problem‑solving skills, technical leadership capability, and the ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Essential experience includes:
- Leading the engineering, deployment, and maintenance of complex Linux (RHEL 7+) and Kubernetes systems.
- Proven experience creating and maintaining infrastructure using IaC methodologies.
- Strong capability in containerised application deployment and management.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and ability to deliver integrated system outcomes.
- Experience leading teams within Agile and DevOps environments.
- Strong documentation and organisational skills.
- RHCSA / RHCE
- Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator
- AWS certifications
- Experience with CI/CD tooling, including Ansible playbooks and pipelines
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.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 18 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions
Experience Level: Senior – EL1 Equivalent
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 31 March 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
