Linux Engineer

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist - Band 2 ($147,369.00 - $164,728.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15182

This advertisement is to create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia. 

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 
• 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities 

What is the role?

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) Command is a trusted frontline partner that enables policing through problem solving and technical expertise and excellence. The CIO Command provides corporate application, ICT end to end solutions, advice, cyber security and infrastructure that underpin AFP activities. The CIO Command aims to be a highly collaborative, innovative, reliable and trusted enabler across the AFP. The products and services delivered are user focused, secure and fit for purpose, while supported by a highly skilled, agile and resilient workforce. Within the CIO Command, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) branch currently has a vacancy for TSF2 Linux Engineer Lead, residing in the Cloud and Infrastructure Section.

The Cloud and Infrastructure Section provides delivery and support of cloud capabilities that directly foster collaboration across the organisation, delivering cloud-based solutions for operational and business outcomes. This includes supporting and administering virtualisation technologies across the organisation’s hybrid cloud environment. The section is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the AFP server and application infrastructure in support of is corporate and operational needs. The section is a multi-disciplinary focused on delivering business value and continuous improvement by leveraging innovative cloud-based solutions.

Job opportunities will be available Australia wide; however, some travel may be required for this role. Successful applicants will be able to work from the closest AFP headquarters in their respective state/territory and will report into management located in Canberra.

As a Technical Specialist in the AFP you will ensure the achievement of outcomes are in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

Technical Specialists provide expert consultancy within their area of expertise to develop and promote technical solutions which support the business requirements of the AFP. A Technical Specialist role does not hold any leadership or financial delegations.

What will you do?

As a Linux Engineer you will provide subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, and management of all Linux platforms. This includes SOE development and deployment focusing on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its deployment platforms Satellite, OpenShift, etc. as well as infrastructure management across a diverse range of networks and operational scenarios. Engineers should also be well versed in the development, deployment and management of SOE images based on ISM/ASD recommendations.

Contribute as a subject matter technical specialist lead by:

• Provide expertise and technical leadership in the design and implementation and development of roadmaps across Private and Public Cloud platforms 
• Manage, patch, upgrade, and support of all Linux platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to assess and implement infrastructure improvements.
• Participate in incident response and problem management activities.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting technical growth and development.
• Ensure solutions align with business continuity requirements.
• Maintain skills and participate in relevant professional development.
• Support formal change management processes, including occasional after-hours work
• Monitor performance, maintain, and secure the platform, applying fixes/patches and updates as required. 
• Troubleshoot and fix platform incidents/deployment issues, identifying root cause, and developing documentation to assist with improving the platform/processes.
• Research and identify opportunities/improvements that can be made to enhance platform capability.
• Develop policies and procedures, create detailed technical documentation for team use and knowledge transfer (build/configuration documents, operational handovers, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide systems deployment, configuration, installation and support of equipment in Private and Public Cloud platforms.
• Identify and provide support to other teams across the AFP in-regards to adoption of cloud-based services and best practice in relation platform management.
• Ensure implementation supports future delivery of Platform as-a-Service and Software as-a-Service.

In addition to their primary accountabilities, these roles will cultivate technical excellence across Chief Technology Officer branch and will offer guidance and support to foster skills enhancement and professional growth for staff within the branch.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
• Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Linux administration.
• Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders and attend client meetings and technical forums.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices e.g. Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Knowledge and experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, Helm, Keycloak, GPU accelerated workloads.
• Knowledge and experience integrating Kubernetes clusters with VMWare vSphere, Infoblox, F5 BIG-IP, Dell EMC Isilon, IBM QRadar.
• Knowledge experience with VMWare vSphere, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.
• Experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Satellite, Nagios, and Identity Manager.
• SOE/MOE Creation, Maintenance and Deployment, including security updates and patching for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with Red Hat Ansible automation, Satellite, Nagios, and Identity Manager.
• Proven experience creating detailed technical documentation (as-built documents, operational handovers, Standard Operating Procedures)
• Red Hat qualifications and/or industry certifications are preferred but not mandatory.
• Active Directory and integration with Microsoft services.
• Advanced scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python)
• Essential 8 security software and policy implementation.

Additional Information

• National or International travel may be required. 
• There is an opportunity for the role to be based in Canberra, however remote working arrangements or the opportunity to work from another AFP office in Australia will be considered.

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge and Experience
• Judgement and Risk
• Independence and Decision Making
• Relationships
• Professional Leadership
• Research and Innovation
• Project Management
• Additional stakeholder emphasis

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

• Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role. 

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer: Caroline Thlang,

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 5418, ​

Contact Officer Email: caroline.thlang@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 17/09/2025

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www.afp.gov.au