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Our client, focused on National Security, is looking for a System Administrator (Linux) with Positive Vetting level clearance (PV) for a 12-month contract (with extension options) to operate from their Canberra location.
The successful candidate will work as a Policy Officer to support the modernisation and uplift of existing policy and governance initiatives.They will:
Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes:
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will be required to complete a selection criterion to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes on 21 May 2025 at 11:00 am Call Peter Warby on 0480 011 480 or intel@whizdom.com.au 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
Systems Administrator (Linux)
| Job title : | Systems Administrator (Linux) |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $140 - $160 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-04-30 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-52045 |
| Contact name : | Peter Warby |
| Contact email : | peterw@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 22 days ago |
Our client, focused on National Security, is looking for a System Administrator (Linux) with Positive Vetting level clearance (PV) for a 12-month contract (with extension options) to operate from their Canberra location.
The successful candidate will work as a Policy Officer to support the modernisation and uplift of existing policy and governance initiatives.They will:
- Lead or assist system administrator activities supporting the Linux and core services in the High Performance Computing environment.
- Provision and configure servers using life cycle system tools and/or self-documenting Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
- Write support and security documentation.
Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes:
- At least 4 years’ experience in Medium-Large Enterprise or Government Linux System Administration roles.
- Demonstrated system administration experience with Linux Operating Systems for example: Red Hat, Rocky, Suse.
- Demonstrated experience with configuration management tools for example: Ansible, Puppet or Salt.
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.
Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will be required to complete a selection criterion to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes on 21 May 2025 at 11:00 am Call Peter Warby on 0480 011 480 or intel@whizdom.com.au 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