System Administrator - Kubernetes

• Must have Positive Vetting (PV) security clearance.
• Work for Fedral Government

• 12 month contract
  Federal Government Agency
  Canberra or Sydney Location

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage a System Administrator – Kubernetes. This position is located in their busy Canberra or Sydney office for an initial 12 month contract with possible extensions up to 24 months.

About the Position
The Kubernetes System Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the reliability, performance, and security of the containerisation platform. The role requires working on-site with no work-from-home arrangements. A Positive Vetting (PV) clearance is mandatory.

Duties

• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters, including installation, configuration, and upgrading.
• Monitor cluster health and performance, and manage networking, storage, access controls, and security policies.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms, leveraging tools like Ansible to automate tasks.
• Ensure stability, scalability, and security of clusters.
• Collaborate with development teams to support smooth deployment of applications on Kubernetes.
• Produce and maintain clear design, integration, and support documentation.
• Support system operations compliance with IT security standards (e.g., ISM, ACSC Essential 8).
• Assist with accreditation processes and implementation of security controls.

Requirements/Skills 

• Must be an Australian Citizen.
• Positive Vetting (PV) security clearance.
• Minimum 3 years’ system administrator experience.

Desirable

• Experience as a Kubernetes Administrator or similar role.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration.
• Strong scripting skills for automation.
• Rancher experience.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code using Ansible.
• Git version control for Linux and Kubernetes cluster management

Benefits working with this Client

• Opportunity to work with a Federal Government Agency on a high-security, large-scale Kubernetes environment.
• Long-term contract with potential extensions up to 24 months.
• Exposure to leading-edge technologies and compliance frameworks (e.g., ACSC Essential 8, ISM).

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 26/09/2025
Consultant: Melody
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.

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