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Azooa is proud to partner with Services Australia, one of the nation's largest and most influential government agencies, to deliver transformative digital infrastructure. We're seeking an experienced and driven Senior OpenShift Administrator who thrives in dynamic, high-impact environments. You'll play a crucial role in modernising critical services that support millions of Australians.
As a digital-first organisation, Azooa is laser-focused on helping government clients succeed with top-tier digital delivery talent. We keep it simple for you: no long forms, no ambiguity, just meaningful projects and unmatched support. Apply today with LinkedIn Easy Apply and discover how we make contracting smarter and smoother.
Start Date : Tuesday, 1 July 2025 Initial Duration : 12 months Extension Potential : Up to an additional 24 months Work Location : Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide Work Arrangement : Hybrid – minimum 6 weeks onsite before Work From Home flexibility is considered Weekly Hours : Up to 40 hours Security Requirement : Must be eligible to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance Experience Level : EL1 equivalent On-call Expectation : Only in rare or extenuating circumstances This is more than just a support role — you'll take ownership of the infrastructure that underpins essential digital services across Australia. Your daily work will shape the performance, resilience, and security of a major government tech platform.
Design, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Red Hat OpenShift and other Kubernetes clusters in large, enterprise environments Ensure clusters are scalable, resilient, and performing at peak efficiency Oversee cluster upgrades, configuration management, and resource allocation Support DevOps teams by automating deployments using CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible, Terraform, or Helm Assist in scaling and managing containerised services across OpenShift environments Apply best practices in Kubernetes/OpenShift security, including RBAC, vulnerability scanning, and secure networking Ensure compliance with government standards such as the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential 8 Monitor systems proactively to identify risk and performance issues Lead OpenShift implementation efforts across multi-disciplinary teams Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing Engage with developers, architects, and business stakeholders to align infrastructure outcomes with strategic goals Maintain thorough documentation of infrastructure, tools, and processes What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field OR 5+ years of continuous ICT experience and 3+ years of large-scale Kubernetes environment experience At least 5 years in systems administration, with deep experience managing OpenShift/Kubernetes environments Proven capability in networking, security, storage, and container management within complex platforms Experience working in government or highly regulated industries with alignment to frameworks like ISM and Essential 8 Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration — or willingness to obtain within 3–6 months Certifications in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or willingness to earn this within 6 months Familiarity with modern DevOps tools and practices: Ansible Python and Bash scripting Git ? About the Organisation – Services Australia
Services Australia is on the frontline of delivering essential services to Australians — from Medicare and Centrelink to the digital identity and payments infrastructure that supports the nation.
As one of the largest government agencies in the country, the department is driving a multi-year transformation with an ambitious goal: to become a global leader in digital service delivery. To do this, they need skilled specialists like you to strengthen their platforms, modernise operations, and ensure service reliability at scale.
You'll be joining a passionate and talented community of professionals, engineers, and public servants working across cutting-edge cloud, automation, and DevOps technologies.
Azooa is not your average tech consultancy. We're a Canberra-grown powerhouse with a mission to help government agencies thrive in the digital age — and we're just getting started. We place highly capable professionals on high-impact projects while making sure they're respected, supported, and set up for long-term success.
When you contract through Azooa, you can expect:
Fast, friendly onboarding and real conversations — no red tape Help with pitch writing, selection criteria and navigating complex government procurement processes Ongoing career support — we check in, we listen, and we actually care Opportunities to upskill — we back you in earning certifications like CKA, AWS, and Red Hat A real community — we love pairing great people with meaningful work Let's Build Better Digital — Together
If you're an experienced infrastructure professional ready to lead, influence, and deliver secure cloud-native platforms for the public good, this is your moment.
Click Easy Apply now and join Azooa — where digital excellence meets meaningful impact.
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