Senior Linux Infra Engineer – On‑Prem, 650+ Hosts,Eligible …, City of Sydney

- Location: Sydney NSW
- Initial Contract: 12 months contract + 12 months extension options
- Must be Australian Citizen with minimum of Baseline clearance and the ability to obtain NV1 Clearance FinXL is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and take full ownership of foundational platforms that underpin critical digital services. In this hands‑on role, you will combine deep Linux expertise with strong engineering judgement and an automation mindset to lead technical delivery across modernisation initiatives. You will be responsible for a large‑scale workplace, acting as the technical authority for complex platform changes and design decisions. We need an engineer who can architect and design solutions from the ground up. Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and own Linux platforms encompassing 650+ hosts, primarily running Ubuntu within secure, on‑premises environments.
- Lead the engineering and continuous evolution of Linux Standard Operating Environments (SOEs), primarily running Ubuntu 22 and 24, along with some RHEL.
- Define and enforce strict platform standards across security hardening, availability, and resilience.
- Oversee performance and capacity planning, as well as lifecycle and patch management strategies.
- Serve as the primary technical authority for Linux design decisions. FinXL encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rt27w