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Specialist Infrastructure Engineer

WhizdomCanberra, Australian Capital Territory🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 15 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to national security by designing and implementing cutting-edge IT solutions, with a competitive hourly rate and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Linux infrastructure experience and enjoy technical leadership within a reputable organization. Apply now to make a significant impact in a critical sector.

Quick Overview

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

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a high-profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.

About the role

You will Design and implement cross-domain IT solutions that are scalable, secure and complaint to meet business requirements and align with organisational strategic goals.

Role Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate into technical requirements.
  • Manage relationships with vendors to ensure effective implementation and support.
  • Maintain technical documentation in accordance with industry standards
Experience
  • Demonstrated experience in configuration and sustainment of Linux based ICT infrastructure including servers and/or network devices, system monitoring and authentication services.
  • Demonstrated experience in design and delivery of be-spoke CDS whilst providing BAU support to existing CDSs.
What is on offer
  • 12-month contract with possible extensions.
  • Competitive hourly rate.
Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work environment, our client requires candidates to hold an active TSPV Security Clearance, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.

Why partner with Whizdom?
  • 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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