Linux Systems Administrator
6-Month Contract | Financial Services | Sydney (Hybrid)
We're partnering with a large financial services institution to engage a contract Linux Systems Administrator for a delivery-focused infrastructure project.
This role suits someone with strong, hands-on Linux experience who is comfortable working in enterprise environments and contributing to project-based work rather than BAU support.
What you'll be doing:
* Delivering project work across Linux server environments (primarily RHEL and Ubuntu)
* Building, configuring, and hardening Linux systems as part of infrastructure initiatives
* Supporting platform uplift and modernisation projects
* Working closely with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams
* Contributing to design, build, and implementation activities in a regulated environment
What we're looking for:
* Strong hands-on Linux systems administration experience
* Experience with enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL / Ubuntu)
* Background delivering infrastructure or platform projects
* Comfortable working in regulated or large enterprise environments
* Ability to work independently and own deliverables
Nice to have:
* Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)
* Exposure to configuration management or automation tooling
* Prior financial services experience
Contract details:
* 6-month contract with potential extension
* Sydney-based with hybrid working
* Competitive day rate
* Immediate or near-term start