Senior Unix Systems Specialist – Contract | Adelaide CBD (Hybrid)
Key Points:
– Unix/Linux Server Support & Admin
– Enterprise IT Infrastructure
– Project & Queue-based Workload
Summary;
Join a major enterprise IT environment as a Senior Unix/Linux Systems Specialist, responsible for queue-based operational support, Unix/Linux administration, and project contributions. This is a critical backfill in a stable and structured technical team, requiring strong system admin skills in a high-availability setting.
Company
This is a large-scale enterprise organisation with a well-established IT infrastructure and a collaborative technical team. With a hybrid work model, the environment promotes autonomy, technical excellence, and continuous improvement in enterprise system reliability and performance.
Role Overview
This position involves managing Unix/Linux server environments (Red Hat preferred), supporting NFS/storage systems, and maintaining critical backend infrastructure. You'll work in both operational and project contexts, contributing to infrastructure resilience and system uptime in a secure, high-availability setting.
What they are looking for:
You are a seasoned Systems Administrator with significant Unix/Linux experience and a background in enterprise-scale IT environments. You're capable of hitting the ground running and bring a hands-on approach to supporting infrastructure and collaborating across teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide Tier 2/3 support in a ticket-based queue environment
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Administer Unix/Linux server infrastructure (focus on Red Hat)
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Manage NFS and storage/filesystem technologies
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Participate in project work, upgrades, and migrations
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Contribute to team documentation and process improvements
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Participate in the on-call support roster
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Strong Unix/Linux systems administration (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred)
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NFS, filesystem, and storage technology expertise
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Experience supporting large-scale enterprise IT infrastructure
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Red Hat Satellite or Ansible knowledge (desirable)
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Experience with LDAP/Directory Services (desirable)
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Background in higher education or complex enterprise environments (desirable)
A reliable and structured IT team supporting enterprise systems with a focus on high availability, best practice operations, and continuous improvement. You'll be joining a technically competent group with strong support and leadership in place.
If this sounds like your next challenge, apply now or get in touch to learn more.
