Linux Systems Engineer (Hybrid) – Sydney

About the role

Are you a Linux Systems Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, automating processes and keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly? We’re looking for a Linux specialist to support and enhance enterprise systems in a hybrid role based in Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and optimise Linux servers across production and non‑production environments.
• Troubleshoot issues across operating systems, networking, storage and application infrastructure.
• Deliver patching, upgrades, security hardening and system monitoring.
• Automate routine tasks using Ansible and Bash or Python.
• Support incident resolution, root cause analysis and ongoing improvements to system reliability.
• Work closely with infrastructure, security and application teams.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and operational procedures.

Required profile

• Strong experience administering enterprise Linux environments, ideally RHEL, Ubuntu or similar distributions.
• Confident troubleshooting skills across Linux, networking and storage.
• Experience with scripting and configuration management tools such as Ansible.
• Understanding of system security, performance tuning, backup and recovery.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Required skills

• Linux
• RHEL
• Ubuntu
• Ansible
• Bash
• Python
• Networking
• Storage
• System security
• Performance tuning
• Backup
• Recovery