Linux Software Engineer
Profectus is seeking a Linux Software Engineer to support the development and sustainment of secure ICT capability within an Australian Government environment. You will design, build, and support production systems, developing and integrating software components and automating solution installation across secure infrastructure. Working within a small, focused engineering team, you will help take a capability through its uplift to production and provide ongoing support once it is live.
Key Responsibilities
Design and document secure system nodes and contribute technical advice on interfacing systems
Develop, integrate, and maintain software components and applications
Automate solution installation, configuration, and customisation
Build, administer, and support production Linux-based nodes across secure infrastructure
Perform support of production systems, including fault finding and resolution of complex issues
Baseline and maintain system configuration control and software lists
Develop and implement patch management plans aligned to technical baselines
Develop standard operating procedures and technical documentation
Transfer knowledge to support personnel and contribute to training material development
Required Experience
Extensive experience in software development, ideally 8 or more years
Proven experience developing software for Linux operating systems
Experience customising and administering Linux-based servers and applications
Experience hardening Linux operating systems in secure environments
Experience automating and scripting application installation and customisation
Experience developing and maintaining Linux standard operating environment images
Experience developing technical documentation
Experience applying DevOps methodologies
Ability to provide technical advice grounded in wider business requirements
Desirable Experience
Experience working with deployable communication and information systems
Understanding of systems engineering processes
Knowledge of the Defence Capability Lifecycle
Experience working within an agile project management framework
Experience developing Ansible scripting
Experience with OpenStack
Experience developing and maintaining Linux standard operating environments
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance is required
Working Arrangements
100% onsite
Canberra
Why Profectus
Profectus works with government to deliver trusted, secure ICT capability across government environments. We take a long-term, relationship-driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.