Exciting opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency! 12-month contract with a 2 x 12-month extension option! ACT or QLD based! We are seeking experienced Senior System Administrators to support the delivery and ongoing operation of secure, high-availability platforms in Linux and AWS environments. These roles are critical to ensuring system reliability, security compliance, and performance for a major national initiative. The successful Senior System Administrators will be responsible for, but not limited to: Administer, maintain, and monitor Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, including patching, configuration, and performance tuning. Manage AWS infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, S3, backups) with a strong focus on security and availability. Automate system provisioning and configuration using tools such as Ansible and Semaphore . Monitor and log system health using Grafana and the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). The successful Senior System Administrators will have experience in the following: Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration in production environments. Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, and backup solutions. Hands-on experience with automation/orchestration tools (Ansible, Semaphore). Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools (Grafana, ELK stack). Ability to obtain and maintain Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a nationally significant program and build your career in the public sector. The Senior System Administrators will be offered a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension and flexible work arrangements. If you have the required skills and experience, APPLY NOW! Please forward your application to quoting reference number JA1243 . For more exciting job opportunities, visit .