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Linux Technician/ Systems Admin & Engineering- Defence (NV2) Just posted

NW PeopleCanberra, Australian Capital Territory🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 18 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
AnsibleELK

Job Description

Join a global technology consulting firm with a major presence within the Department of Defence, supporting a significant naval ICT modernisation program.

We're seeking an experienced Linux Technician to help develop, build and maintain secure ICT systems supporting naval platforms and onshore environments.

About the role

Working alongside technical and project teams, you will:

  • Support the development, build and implementation of ICT systems across deployed and onshore environments.
  • Provide Linux systems, security and monitoring expertise to support ongoing maintenance.
  • Develop scripts and reusable automated builds to improve system configuration and operational efficiency.
  • Research and evaluate new technologies and tools.
  • Create and peer review standard operating procedures, build guides and technical documentation.
About you

You will bring:

  • Previous experience supporting Defence environments as a Linux Technician.
  • Strong experience with Linux servers across virtualised, hyper-converged, containerised and distributed environments.
  • Hands-on knowledge of RHEL 7-9, Ansible, GitLab, YUM and Elastic Stack (ELK).
  • Experience applying Linux hardening practices and Defence security requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Knowledge of naval ICT systems, the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), zero-trust principles and the constraints of deployed Defence environments will be highly regarded.

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