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System Administrator - Linux (RHEL)

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

New South Wales, Sydney

Industry

IT

Specialisation

Infrastructure and Cloud

Salary

AU$80 - AU$100 per hour

Contact Name

Martin Pearson

Contact Email

martin.pearson@talenza.com.au

Date published

10-02-2026

Job Reference

BBBH20194

Description

Linux Systems Administrator
6-Month Contract | Financial Services | Sydney (Hybrid)

We're partnering with a large financial services institution to engage a contract Linux Systems Administrator for a delivery-focused infrastructure project.

This role suits someone with strong, hands-on Linux experience who is comfortable working in enterprise environments and contributing to project-based work rather than BAU support.

What you'll be doing:

  • Delivering project work across Linux server environments (primarily RHEL and Ubuntu)

  • Building, configuring, and hardening Linux systems as part of infrastructure initiatives

  • Supporting platform uplift and modernisation projects

  • Working closely with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams

  • Contributing to design, build, and implementation activities in a regulated environment

What we're looking for:

  • Strong hands-on Linux systems administration experience

  • Experience with enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL / Ubuntu)

  • Background delivering infrastructure or platform projects

  • Comfortable working in regulated or large enterprise environments

  • Ability to work independently and own deliverables

Nice to have:

  • Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)

  • Exposure to configuration management or automation tooling

  • Prior financial services experience

Contract details:

  • 6-month contract with potential extension

  • Sydney-based with hybrid working

  • Competitive day rate

  • Immediate or near-term start

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