Job Title:
Linux Engineer (NV2) 1
Location:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Role Type:
Permanent Full Time
QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide - including 800+ here in Australia - we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.
Following a strategic redesign, we've sharpened our focus and are investing in the future - starting with the people who will help shape it.
If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there's never been a better time to join us.
With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia's sovereign industrial capability for the future.
We are pleased to welcome applications from experienced ICT Systems Engineers with current security clearance (NV2 minimum) for an opportunity with a key Defence client in Canberra.
Should our bid be successful, the ICT Systems Engineer will be required to provide support n the development and maintenance of software components for the client's system using automation solutions for the installation process. In doing so, they will be required to support the documentation and integration with interfacing systems. Working within the team, this Engineer will support other team members including on-site representatives to fault find and diagnose system faults as they arise, and through monitoring of incident management systems in use. It is expected that the resource fulfilling this position is able to work both independently and as part of the broader team to meet objectives.
In more specific terms, this role is accountable to:
Provide level 3 support for the resolution of incidents and issues for HQOTM nodes
Support the replication and development of resolution for issues
Perform system monitoring and configuration compliance of HQOTM nodes and support the build of HQOTM nodes
Perform level three support of production HQOTM nodes
Review and update documentation for HQOTM nodes and support and development environments
Administer and maintain the HQOTM support and development environments
Contribute to training material development
Baseline and maintain system configuration control
Contribute to the development of additional features and functionality the HQOTM support and development environment and to development of updates, upgrades, and additional features for HQOTM nodes
Provide surge support as required for on-site activities
The ideal applicant presents with:
Experience customising and providing system administration for both Linux and Windows based servers and applications
Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation
Experience with DEVOPS methodologies
Prior experience with deployed systems
Whilst not essential, experience in some of the following will be well regarded:
ITILv4 experience or certification
Experience automating and scripting application installation and customisation
Experience developing systems running on Linux and/or Windows
Experience managing and configuring network devices
Understanding of systems engineering processes and knowledge of the Defence Capability Lifecycle
Experience developing and maintaining standard operating procedures
Experience working within agile project management framework
Experience with applications such as, Jira, Ansible, Git, Python, Powershell, UNIX shells, Openstack and/or oOther virtualisation platforms
Experience with bespoke Windows and Linux standard operating environments (SOE)
Experience with AUS MPE and/or IBTN
What is essential is a current Defence security clearance to NV2 (or higher). Unfortunately applicants without clearance to this level cannot be considered on this occasion.
Confidential enquiries are welcome to Cathy Riach, Talent Acquisition ).
Applications close Friday 16 January, 2026.
As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.