Unix Technical Expert
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Job Summary
Employment Type
PermanentClosing Date
2 Nov 2025 11:59pmJob Title
Unix Technical ExpertJob Summary
Were looking for highly motivated and passionate mid-level Unix Engineer for Windows Citrix and VMware technologies in the Telstra Defence Operations Data Centre Operations Team. This roles focus will be on the Defence Terrestrial Communications Production Network (DTCN). You will have the opportunity to help build and integrate new products into the DTCN environment.Job Description
Who We Are
Were an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. Were all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
The opportunity
This is a great opportunity for a technical expert with around 3-5 of experience (though were of course open to hearing from you if you have a little more) thats looking to further accelerate their career in the Data Centre Ops team.
This role can be based in Canberra Melbourne Brisbane or Sydney Australia. This is an office-based role (5 days a week) with scheduled RDOs available.
What we offer
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programmes so you can level-up
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop mobile phone plan paid for)
Recognition of prior service for recent defence members; carry over of long service leave to Telstra
4 weeks paid defence leave for Defence Reserve members
What youll do
The Data Centre Operations Team support both the production and pre-production environments for the Defence Terrestrial Communications this role your primary focus would be on the operations of the production environment. However you will also get the opportunity to work on the Defence Canberra Integration Laboratory (pre-production and integration) to prepare solutions for deployment into production.
In this role your focus will be on Unix Administration. Youll also get the opportunity to work on a varied number of technologies:
VMWare Virtualisation
F5 Load Balancers
HP Compute
Lenovo Compute
Other things youll cover
Youll be responsible for all facets of managing the DTCN platforms.
Restore elements to working order
Proactively look for potential issues
Manage changes within the environment
Maintain the DTCN Baseline
Look for opportunities to improve the DTCN platforms.
About You
Hold a minimum of active and valid NV1 AGSVA security clearance this is essential
Around 5 years Technical experience in Unix
Youre comfortable being office-based 5 days a week
Experience in Security Management and Project Management
Demonstrated experience with ITIL Service Management Fault Problem Request Change and Asset Management
Proven ability with recovering from setbacks and are a self-starter.
Proven ability to administer WindowsOperating systems.
Proven ability to manage Citrix XEN Desktop or equivalent.
RHEL certification Desirable
Windows Administration certification Desirable
Juniper Network Administration certification - Desirable
Please note all candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a minimum of NV1 AGSVA security clearance to be considered. This role will require you to gain or hold and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance.
Were amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023 being awarded an A rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability we want to hear from you.
We welcome all genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.
As part of the hiring process all identified candidates will undergo a background check and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
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Key Skills
- LDAP
- NFS
- Solaris
- Apache
- NIS
- Linux
- Perl
- SAN
- Shell Scripting
- System Administration
- openSUSE
- Dns
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