Systems Administrator – Linux

System Administrator
All Canberra ACT
August 21, 2024
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

  • Join a growing industry leader and multi-awarding winning company
  • Competitive salary | excellent leave provisions including paid parental, reservist & cultural leave
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

About Penten

Founded in 2014, Penten is a multi-award winning cyber technology company dedicated to strengthening our nation’s security and prosperity through new and innovative technology. Our advanced hardware and software products and services support our clients with Secure Mobility, Applied Artificial Intelligence and Innovation and Technical Services Solutions. To find out more visit our website at www.penten.com.

In our 2024 Employee Survey, our team said they enjoy working for Penten because we:

  • Have a friendly and welcoming culture
  • Enjoy excellent working conditions with genuine flexibility
  • Focus on innovation, have interesting work and a sense of purpose
  • Take pride in what we do and deliver tangible results
  • Work with cutting edge technologies

About the Role

As part of the Operations Team, our Systems Administrator – Linux is responsible for aiding in the design, implementation, security and integration of new systems for client projects and maintaining and improving existing client systems. In this role you will:

  • Develop solutions in conjunction with the Principal Architect for next and existing systems.
  • Provide support for the maintenance of assigned systems, including software updates, patches, and troubleshooting.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks on assigned Linux systems, including optimisation, backups, and system monitoring.
  • Collaborate with team members to identify and address security vulnerabilities and implement best practices for system security.
  • Document system configurations, procedures and troubleshooting steps for reference and training purposes.

Skills & Capability

  • Strong technical proficiency in Linux system administration, security principles, and analysis techniques.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, managing multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies and use them to identify and mitigate security risks.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Linux system administration and security
  • Virtualisation technologies such as KVM, Docker, VMware Hypervisor
  • Automation tools such as Ansible
  • SEIM/Log Analysis tools such as Splunk
  • Scripting with Bash and/or Python
  • Troubleshooting using tcpdump/Wireshark for diagnosing network/application issues
  • Windows systems and VoIP (desirable)

Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this position you must:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field (desirable)
  • Be an Australia citizen with an AGSVA NV2 clearance or higher (or eligible and willing to undergo the process).

Be Your Best You at Penten

Penten is a proud equal employment workplace committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, reflective of the community in which we live, work and play. Penten’s focus on inclusion, well-being and flexible working arrangements means everyone, regardless of their background, can be their best both inside and outside the office.

As a national leader in cyber technology, we believe diversity of experience, identity, background, perspective and expression is key to building the best team, products and company. It’s the actions we take everyday that make the difference and we are continuously working on increasing diversity, inclusivity and belonging in all areas of our business.

How to Apply

To help us achieve our mission to protect those who protect us, email a copy of your resume and a cover letter to [email protected].

 

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected] for a confidential discussion.