Join a secure, technically complex environment where you will support infrastructure and platform engineering across the full system development lifecycle. These opportunities are ideal for experienced System Engineers with strong Linux administration, system hardening, automation, and configuration management skills who can contribute to design, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

Location: ACT - Onsite

Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options

Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV/TSPA clearance.

This position is open to Australian citizens with a valid security clearance due to role requirements. We are committed to a non-discriminatory hiring process but, unfortunately, cannot provide visa sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Essential Tasks:

• Provide engineering support across the system development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and support
• Install, configure, maintain, and decommission hardware and software across complex infrastructure environments
• Develop and maintain scripts, automation, configuration management, and integration build activities
• Support test and verification activities, resolve technical issues, and engage with relevant stakeholders

Key Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience with Linux administration and system hardening
• Strong experience in configuration management, automation, and infrastructure support
• Experience with system installation, integration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Ability to contribute to infrastructure and platform design in complex secure environments

How to Apply

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Kate on (02) •••• •233 or Click APPLY!

Due to system limitations, we will only be able to contact candidates who closely match the requirements for this role. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to apply if your experience aligns with the position.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra-based, wholly Australian-owned Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have an Australian security clearance?
• What configuration management or automation tools have you used in infrastructure environments?
• Have you supported system installation, integration, testing, or troubleshooting across complex ICT platforms?
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