Linux System Engineer

Permanent opportunities

Canberra based (full time on site)

$130k to $200k plus superannuation (depending on the role)

NV2 (active or reinstatable) clearance required, clearance sponsorship or upgrade not available.

Looking for the next step in your career?

Kinexus is a defence-specialist recruitment agency, working within the industry for 25 years and recognised as the 9th best Australian Defence SME in 2025 by ADM. We partner with organisations across governement and private industry to place defence-experienced and security cleared people with skills across ICT and engineering.

We have partnered with an defence-specialist SME who are delivering a internally developed software product into the Defence Secret Environment. Our client is looking to hire mid-level and senior System Engineers with experience in managing on-premise defence environment and rolling out software/platforms into the DSE.

Roles Available

• Senior System Engineer (NV2) - $170k to $200k plus super
• System Engineer (NV2) - $130K to $160k plus super

What Is Needed To Succeed

• It is essential that you hold an NV2 security clearance
• Significant experience in building and managing Defence RHEL environments (RHCSA or RHCE certifications highly regarded)
• Networking experience (CCNA/CCNP certified or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Experience in Kubernetes is highly regarded but not essential

Sound interesting? Reach out with your most up-to-date CV and we will be in touch with all applicants.

All applications should include your resume as a word document.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Will Wells on 02 9492 7521.

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