At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

We are looking for a skilled Network & Systems Engineer (Linux) to join our growing technology team. This role blends deep network engineering expertise with Linux system administration, supporting critical infrastructure across enterprise environments.

You will play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of our network and system platforms, while contributing to ongoing modernisation and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls)
• Manage and maintain Linux-based systems (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Resolve incidents and service disruptions in a timely manner, ensuring minimal business impact
• Perform proactive monitoring and management of systems and networks to prevent issues before they arise
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive permanent fixes for recurring incidents
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability
• Configure and maintain network security controls (VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS)
• Support cloud and hybrid environments (Azure/AWS preferred)
• Automate operational tasks using shell scripting / Python
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure and operations

• Strong experience in network engineering (Cisco, Juniper, or similar)
• Solid hands-on experience with Linux administration
• Proven experience in incident management, troubleshooting, and service restoration
• Experience in proactive system monitoring, capacity planning, and performance optimisation
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis and problem management practices
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network security principles
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Splunk)
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python) for automation and operational efficiency
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is highly desirable
• Understanding of ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change Management) is a plus

Good to have:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive approach to improving systems and processes

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks