Linux Engineer

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FinXL IT Professional Services Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Linux Engineer / Administrator

Leading government agency (consulting through FinXL)

FinXL Professional Services is a leading IT consultancy that partners with clients to bridge the gap between business needs and technology capabilities. Since 2003, we've been delivering high-value ICT services across government, finance, telecommunications, and enterprise sectors.

FinXL is seeking an experienced Linux Engineer / Administrator to join our consulting team and be deployed with a leading government agency. This is an initial 12-month daily-rate engagement with strong potential for extension, working on mission-critical infrastructure including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and IBM Spectrum Protect within a secure enterprise environment. Baseline Security Clearance sponsorship is available for the successful consultant.


Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers (physical and virtual).
  • Manage IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM / IBM Storage Protect) across Linux environments, including configuration, scheduling, troubleshooting failed backups, and performing data restores.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of Linux infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Bash, Python) to support operational efficiency.
  • Oversee patching, security hardening, and compliance in line with organisational standards and policies.

Key Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience as a Linux Engineer / Administrator in a large-scale enterprise environment.
  • Deep expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) (v7, v8 and/or v9).
  • Significant hands-on experience with IBM Spectrum Protect for enterprise-level backup and recovery.
  • Proficiency in scripting (Bash or Python) for automation and operational support.
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and server security principles.


Why Join FinXL?
  • Work on a high-impact infrastructure program with a leading government agency.
  • Contribute to the stability, security, and performance of enterprise-grade Linux environments.
  • Join a trusted consultancy with a proven track record delivering complex technology projects.

Next Steps

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via SEEK.

Please note that due to the volume of responses, only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.

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