Systems Engineer | Linux

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Leidos Australia delivers Technology and Airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts backed by our global experience and network of partners are working to solve the worlds toughest challenges in government intelligence defence aviation border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

The Air Component Command and Control Capability System (AC-C2CS) is a mission-critical suite of software applications that enables the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to effectively plan prepare execute manage and report on aviation operations.

This role is focused on keeping mission-critical Linux-hosted application services highly available secure and performant. Youll combine hands-on Linux administration with operational support for database-backed platforms (including Sybase) working within ITIL processes to deliver stable services rapid incident resolution and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administer and maintain Linux server environments (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) supporting mission-critical applications.
• Monitor and improve application and platform availability performance and capacity.
• Deliver deployments upgrades and patching across systems and applications including change planning and validation.
• Troubleshoot complex application OS and database-related issues (including Sybase connectivity and performance).
• Operate within ITIL processes to manage incidents problems (RCA) service requests and accurate ITSM records.

What Youll Bring to Make an Impact

• Strong hands-on Linux administration experience (Red Hat preferred); RHCSA/RHCE desirable.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications in production environments including middleware/runtime stacks.
• Working knowledge of Sybase (or similar) database operational support (monitoring backup/recovery performance basics).
• Scripting capability (Bash and/or Python) plus familiarity with monitoring and log analysis tools.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain NV2 Security Clearance and be able to work in secure/regulated environments.

Dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes if you meet most of them we encourage you to submit your application. Were most interested in your strengths what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

Diverse Team Members Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. Its about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work feels welcome valued and respected and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase Chief Executive Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities veterans neurodiverse people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies NetworkYoung Professionals Defence & Emergency Services Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
• Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.
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