Linux System Administrator

Whizdom Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Linux System Administrator role at Whizdom Whizdom Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Linux System Administrator role at Whizdom This range is provided by Whizdom. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$125.00/hr - A$150.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Whizdom Recruitment Consultant | ICT & Business Support Services | Security Cleared Specialist About the client: Our client is a technology consultancy supporting enterprise infrastructure across legacy and modern platforms. This role is focused on maintaining and optimising Oracle Solaris and Linux environments for high availability and operational continuity. About the role: We are seeking a System Administrator with strong experience in Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux. You’ll be responsible for administering SPARC and x86 platforms, applying security hardening, and supporting legacy systems. The role includes operational monitoring, scripting, and collaboration with third-party engineers. Key Responsibilities: Administer Oracle Solaris and Linux systems on SPARC M12, S7-series, and x86 hardware. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot OS-level errors. Apply configuration updates and implement security hardening. Optimise systems for uptime and usability. Provide testing and support for legacy platforms. Deliver 24/7 operational monitoring and console support. Assist third-party engineers with onsite changes and issue resolution. Required Experience: Proven experience in Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux administration. Strong understanding of SPARC and x86 platform operations. Familiarity with system optimisation and legacy support. Ability to monitor master consoles and respond to OS errors. Advanced SPARC Solaris/Oracle Linux administration. Proficiency in Unix shell scripting and automation. Experience supporting enterprise applications and Oracle technologies. What’s on offer? This is a contract role based in Australia , commencing as soon as available . You’ll work on critical infrastructure support across legacy and modern systems in a high-availability environment. How to Apply Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you may be required to complete selection criteria to finalise your application. Applicants must be Australian Citizens. Pre-employment screening may include ID and work rights verification, security clearance validation, and other client-requested checks. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Media, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Installation and Disposal Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Whizdom by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Linux System Administrator” roles. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$90,000.00-A$120, minutes ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago Northern Beaches, New South Wales, Australia 2 hours ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 7 hours ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 hours ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$120,000.00-A$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago Moorebank, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago Silverwater, New South Wales, Australia A$80,000.00-A$110,000.00 2 days ago System Development Engineer, Core Networking Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago Database Administrator - Mainframe & UNIX Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago System Development Engineer, AWS Incident Response Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago Greater Sydney Area A$100,000.00-A$140,000.00 4 days ago Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago System Integration and Test Engineer (AU) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Software Engineer (Frontend) - Design System Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr