Python Job: Linux Administrator

An excellent opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and passionate Linux Administrator to join the Network Gateway Operations Team.

The opportunity:

As a Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for the build and maintenance of Linux systems and provide complex platform and security services to infrastructure, products and services supplied and operated by Telstra.

Due to the nature of the work applicants MUST have an active AGSVA Baseline Clearance at a minimum to be eligible with the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting (NV1) security clearance.

Your key responsibilities and major tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Build and maintenance Linux based systems
• Provide L2 and L3 systems administration for Linux platforms providing gateway functionality
• System and application patching
• Operating System and Application Configuration
• Performance Monitoring
• Incident resolution
• Assist with automation of day-to-day tasks
• Prepare process documentation to support the Linux environment, provide input into and maintain technical documentation
• Provide support to other areas of the business as needed from time to time
• Participate in 24/7 on-call roster as required

Enough about us, let's talk about you. To hit the ground running we are looking for individuals who can confidently demonstrate the following:

• Intermediate to advanced level Linux based system administration activities including high level troubleshooting in a complex gateway environment
• Proficient in at least one or two scripting languages EG: Shell, Python, Perl.
• Working knowledge of server orchestration tools such as ansible, docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of GIT, GITLAB and CI/CD workflows
• Experience performing complex incident investigation and customer restorations
• Knowledge and experience in supporting and troubleshooting networking services and protocols such as: TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, LDAP, FTP, SSH, SNMP, SSL and SMTP
• Experience performing application support functions. Building and maintaining systems used for alarming, backups, and reporting – highly desirable

Our perks & benefits:

• Work-life integration - we understand life happens when you're busy making other plans, so we offer flexibility around where, and when you work.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Professional development program.
• An epic (free) Telstra mobile phone plan.
• Laptop/Device allowance renewed every 2 years.
• Purchased Annual Leave scheme.
• Discounted Telstra products and services.

We fully embrace flexibility and choice at Telstra and it’s as unique as you. We believe every role can flex in some way and encourage you to work where, when, and how you are most engaged, safe, and productive. Talk to us about how a role could be flexible for you!

This role requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated against Covid-19, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and customers. However, please speak to us if you have any questions about this based on your individual circumstances.

On the cusp of the next technological transformation in the digital world, Telstra has and continues to be at the forefront of local and global innovation. Come disrupt and lead the industry as we build the networks for the future and push the boundaries of what’s possible with technology.

We're after the right blend of experience and enthusiasm and look for cultural add, rather than cultural fit. We benefit from the unique gifts and backgrounds of each person in our business and push for diversity of thought in all we do.