About the Role We are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to join a collaborative and high-performing Digital Research Infrastructure team. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering secure, high-quality Linux services and support for complex research environments. You will help drive innovation, manage workloads, and deliver hands-on system administration in a unique and security-focused landscape.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Linux professional to work in a highly secure, technically challenging environment supporting advanced scientific research infrastructure.

About You  You are a proactive and experienced Linux professional with a strong background in secure system administration. You thrive in collaborative, research-driven environments and are skilled at managing workloads while maintaining high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and enhancement of Linux services aligned with enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps.
• Deliver day-to-day operational support for Linux-based systems.
• Oversee the tasking and workload of team members and ensure timely delivery of system changes.
• Provide in-depth system administration and support for complex Linux research systems, including virtualisation via on-premise cloud infrastructure.
• Manage Linux security initiatives, including vulnerability management, monitoring, and incident response in a research-specific threat environment.
• Maintain, patch, upgrade, and manage Linux operating systems and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure best practices in change and configuration management are upheld.

• Advanced scripting capabilities in at least one of: Bash, Perl, or Python.
• Strong administration skills in CentOS/RedHat Linux environments.
• Experience developing web interfaces that connect to Linux-based backends.
• Demonstrated experience with Ansible for configuration management.
• Working knowledge of PKI/Certificate systems, particularly in a Network Access Control (NAC) context.
• Hands-on experience implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on Linux platforms.
• Linux certification(any type) is essential.

• Onsite work is mandatory. Service delivery must be conducted at either:
  
  • Edinburgh, SA (preferred due to available workspace), or
  • Fishermans Bend, VIC (limited space, considered for the right candidate).