Job System Administrator, Canberra

System Administrator

Location: Canberra
Start Date: May-June 2026
Clearance: TSPV (TSPA considered)
Employment Type: Contract - 12 Months x 2 extensions

About the Opportunity

Cleared Recruitment is partnering with a Federal Government Department to engage a System Administrator to support a high-security, mission-critical program.
This role sits within a specialist team delivering and supporting containerised data processing environments, underpinning advanced analytics and forensic capabilities.

The Role

You will be responsible for the design, deployment and management of Kubernetes-based environments and open-source applications, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and highly available.
You'll also play a key role in data ingestion, automation, and DevOps practices, helping drive efficiency across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage Kubernetes (K8s) environments for scalable applications
• Build and maintain data ingestion and processing pipelines
• Automate workflows using Python and Ansible
• Manage cluster security (RBAC, secrets management, hardening)
• Monitor system performance, health, and availability
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems
• Support DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipelines
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and deployment artefacts
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders

Required Experience

• 3+ years experience in System Administration or DevOps roles
• Strong Kubernetes experience (deployment, configuration, operations)
• Strong Python scripting capability
• Solid Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
• Experience designing or supporting data pipelines and large datasets
• Experience working with open-source platforms and dependencies
• Exposure to CI/CD practices and DevOps environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in secure or classified environments
• Exposure to forensic or data analytics platforms
• Knowledge of cyber security best practices
• Experience contributing to engineering standards and processes

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in IT or related field (desirable)

Security Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Active TSPV clearance required (TSPA considered)

About Cleared Recruitment

Cleared Recruitment partners with organisations delivering Australia's most secure and mission-critical projects, connecting skilled professionals with impactful roles across government and defence.