System Administrator

3 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Whizdom Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Company

An industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

About the role

Your primary focus is to maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.

Role Responsibilities

  • Providing overall management of large-scale operational systems
  • Undertaking systems administration tasks in support of major databases and applications
  • Providing level 2/3 support to uses and customer management personnel on systems technical issues
  • Recommending, implementing, installing and maintaining appropriate technology to meet client needs

Demonstrated experience in

  • Linux Administration –RHEL Linux
  • Windows Administration – Client (Win10/11) and Server (2019/2022)
  • Oracle or similar database experience would be advantageous
  • Virtual server administration
  • Containerization (Kubernetes/Docker)

The successful candidate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

What is on offer

  • The contract period is through to May 2026, with extension options.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly skilled team
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Hourly Rate $ inclusive of super

Security Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV2 Security Clearance, with the ability to upgrade to a TSPV.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Submission closes by COB, Wednesday 1st October 2025.

Please call Kandice Halls on 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

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.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack Even if this role isn't the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more

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