Linux Engineer - Exclusive Opportunity

Our client, a long‑standing and growing manufacturing group operating across Australia and New Zealand, is seeking a Linux Engineer to join their team in a newly created role. This is a rare opportunity to step into a lean, high‑performing environment where your technical depth, communication skills and reliability really matter.





This is an exclusive engagement with Clicks - and we're looking for someone who brings both strong Linux capability and exceptional stakeholder presence.

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Why this role is unique

• Brand new position created due to internal transitions and ongoing growth
• US training provided - intensive onboarding with the US support team
• Wide technical scope - Linux, Azure, MySQL, Tomcat, scripting, security, DevOps‑adjacent tasks
• Work directly with business leaders
• Stable team with excellent tenure - cohesive and collaborative

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The Role

You will drive and enhance the Linux based infrastructure that underpins the organisation's ERP and other key business applications.

You'll work closely with:

• Subject matter experts for deep technical work
• Specialist ERP team - ERP updates, releases and troubleshooting
• Internal support team - supporting customers

What you'll be doing

• Managing ~50 Linux servers across AU & NZ (Ubuntu; some legacy RedHat/CentOS)
• Manage ERP upgrades, patches and deployments in Linux/Tomcat environments
• Backing up and refreshing databases (MySQL 8.4, with some older environments still in use)
• Troubleshooting application, infrastructure and environment issues
• Working with Azure cloud infrastructure
• Supporting after‑hours upgrades and cross‑timezone escalations as required
• Contributing to security improvements and documentation
• Involvement in special projects, automation work and DevOps‑style enhancements

You will also have scope to expand into optimisation, automation, scripting, tuning and improving operational maturity.

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What we're looking for

Must have capabilities

• ~4+ years of Linux Engineering / System Administration experience (Ubuntu, RedHat or CentOS)
• Experience with MySQL, Bash/Python scripting, and Tomcat/JVM‑based services
• Understanding of networking fundamentals
• Professional presence: you must be able to confidently interact with vendors, internal customers and leadership
• High attention to detail and strong documentation habits
• Ability to work in a small, stable team that values cohesion
• Azure cloud experience

Nice to have

• Exposure to DevOps and automation
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing or multi‑entity environments
• Security fundamentals

We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call 1300 254 257 or email adjustments@clicks.com.au