Linux System Administrator

4 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Overview

Role Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Location: Canberra, ACT

Working Arrangement: On-site, full-time

Clearance Required: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

Company Overview

Our client delivers specialised services across Defence, Intelligence and National Security, with a focus on mission‑critical systems and secure infrastructure. They partner with government and industry to build resilient capabilities that enhance Australia's national defence posture. The team combines deep technical expertise with operational insight to deliver outcomes in complex, high‑security environments.

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Systems Administrators to support the Australian Defence Force/'s Data Fusion Centre (DFC). This role provides subject matter expertise in maintaining Joint Situational Understanding and Targeting System (JSUTS) applications and hardware. The successful candidate will deliver local user support, level 2 troubleshooting and fault resolution across a range of mission systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Diagnose and troubleshoot application issues on Linux and Windows systems
- Resolve TCP/IP, UDP and VLAN issues
- Manage JSUTS virtual infrastructure
- Administer JSUTS Active Directory, users, groups, DNS, DHCP, access control and certificates
- Monitor network performance using diagnostic tools and address degradation
- Conduct system analysis and report faults
- Perform basic scripting in Bash, Ansible, PowerShell, Python and JavaScript
- Advise on JSUTS automation and optimisation
- Execute system backups and restorations
- Communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
- Coordinate internal and external teams to maintain business continuity and minimise downtime
- Provide desk‑side support to end users
- Identify and resolve network issues including bottlenecks, single points of failure and capacity constraints
- Contribute to governance and policy development for the ADF DFC
- Support capability lifecycle planning in collaboration with the DFC System Manager and Joint Data Network Operations Officer

Education/Certifications Required

- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) - Essential
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) - Desirable

Knowledge/Skills Required

- Familiarity with JSUTS applications including GCCS‑J, JTT, JADOCS and GCCS‑I3
- Experience with SYBASE, SQL, PostgreSQL and LDAP
- Proven system administration experience on Australian Top Secret servers
- Strong understanding of operating and host environments for mission systems

Employment Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on mission‑critical Defence capabilities
- Professional development and certification support
- Collaborative and high‑impact team environment

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans

Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.

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