Linux Administrator (6-month contract)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

About the Team

This site is the smallest in Australia making it a close community of workers filled with experts in their field. Reporting into the TMS Lead, this is a great stepping stone for people that are looking to get into the defence sector.

About the Role

Rheinmetall Defence Australia is currently developing Simulation and Training Equipment for the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV).

The Linux Administrator will be responsible for the deployment and sustainment of Linux based virtual and physical networks, and IT infrastructure for a TMS to be implemented across multiple sites within Australia.

This role is a 6-month contract with potential for extension.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Tertiary qualifications in System Administration, Networking, Computer Science or related field
• Experience with planning, documenting, configuring physical and virtual hardware and networks
• Experience with Linux configuration and administration

• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required). WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Long weekends every second week with a 9-day fortnight;

• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180. CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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Applications will close on 29th of June 2026