Our client is a major Australian Government agency operating at the forefront of national security. They are responsible for delivering critical capabilities that protect Australia’s digital and strategic interests. Working within a highly secure environment, the organisation leverages advanced technology, robust infrastructure, and specialist expertise to safeguard Australia from evolving cyber and global threats.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced System Administrator to support a high‑priority program within a secure government environment.
In this role, you will:
- Manage, maintain, and optimise secure ICT systems and infrastructure.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting across Linux and/or Windows environments.
- Monitor system performance, implement updates, and ensure reliability and security of core platforms.
- Assist in the integration of new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with technical specialists, engineers, and program stakeholders to meet operational and capability objectives.
This engagement offers an initial 12‑month contract with potential extension options. The position is based in Canberra, ACT. Flexible work arrangements may be considered.
The Successful Candidate
To be successful, you must:
- Be an Australian Citizen with a current TSPV security clearance, or have held one within the last 12 months.
- Demonstrate strong experience in:
- System administration in secure or complex ICT environments
- Linux and/or Windows system management
- Patching, maintenance, and configuration management
- Monitoring and performance optimisation
- Managing secure networks, servers, and infrastructure services
- Be capable of working independently within a high‑security, high‑accountability environment.
- Show excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working within government or defence environments
- Familiarity with automation tools and scripting
- Understanding of cyber security principles and secure system architecture
Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
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: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 4.
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 06 March 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
