Senior RHEL Administrator | NV1 Cleared | Defence Program | Azure
I’m currently working with a leading delivery partner supporting Australia’s defence and national security sector, and we’re looking to bring in a Senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to join a long-term, mission-critical program.
This is a genuinely strong opportunity for someone who wants to operate in a secure, high-impact environment, working on enterprise-scale cloud platforms that directly support defence capability.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for the ongoing support, stability, and uplift of RHEL environments hosted in Azure, with a strong focus on automation, resilience, and security compliance.
On a day-to-day basis, you’ll:
* Manage and maintain RHEL environments across production and non-production
* Drive automation through Ansible Automation Platform and Satellite
* Ensure system performance, availability, and patch compliance using Azure-native tooling
* Troubleshoot L2/L3 infrastructure issues across compute, storage, and networking
* Work closely with service desk and change teams in line with ITIL processes
* Support monitoring and observability via Azure Monitor and Dynatrace
* Contribute to backup, recovery, and DR validation activities
* Maintain documentation within a controlled, security-focused environment
* Mentor junior Admins and Engineers
What I’m Looking For
I’m keen to speak with engineers who are comfortable operating in structured, highly regulated environments, and who bring a strong mix of Linux, cloud, and automation expertise.
Key experience:
* Strong background in RHEL administration
* Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform and Satellite
* Proven experience working in Microsoft Azure (IaaS) environments
* Solid scripting and automation skills (with Git/version control)
* Experience supporting both Linux and Windows Server VMs
* Strong troubleshooting capability across infrastructure and OS layers
* Experience with Defence and National Security work or Similar
Nice to Have
* Azure certifications (Admin / DevOps)
* Red Hat certifications (RHCSA or similar)
* Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure-as-Code
* Previous experience in Defence or Government environments
Non-Negotiables
* Active AGSVA NV1 Clearance
* Australian Citizenship
Why This Role Stands Out
* Work on genuinely mission-critical defence systems
* Strong focus on automation and modern cloud practices
* Stable, long-term program of work
* Collaborative environment that encourages innovation and idea-sharing
If you’re NV1 cleared and open to a role where your work directly contributes to national security outcomes, I’d be keen to have a confidential chat.
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