System Administrator

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Edithburgh, South Australia, AUS
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Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Provides operational maintenance and technical support for Boeing’s Wakulda Air Defence C2 System. Responsibilities include incident triage and resolution, service request management, customer and stakeholder liaison, technical communications, relationship management, maintenance solution development, and integration, deployment, and testing of system updates. The role supports Microsoft and networking infrastructure in a Defence environment and requires an NV1 Defence Security Clearance.
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Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
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Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1943976
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About us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.
The opportunity
As an experienced System Administrator, you will perform the role of Wakulda Service Technician. You will provide maintenance services and support to the Boeing Defence Australia Wakulda Program located at Defence Precinct Edinburgh, South Australia.
The Wakulda System is a world-leading Air Defence C2 System. It is a network-centric ground-based air surveillance and control system, which supports C4ISR capabilities to conduct surveillance and air battlespace management missions. Boeing is responsible for delivering spiral upgrades over the next five years in a fast paced, agile and responsive development and sustainment environment, while maximizing mission availability for the Australian Defence Force. Come and join one of the most innovative programs in BDA, pushing the boundaries on the art of the possible as we transform Australia's leading air battlespace management system.
Responsibilities:
  • Work in a close-knit team to provide operational maintenance support to the Australian Defence Force
  • Triaging, investigating and managing the resolution of incidents and service requests
  • Liaison between customer, stakeholders and other agencies to resolve incidents
  • Technical Information communication (importance, context and priority)
  • Relationship management between Boeing and the end user
  • Maintenance solutions to meet capability requirements
  • Integration, deployment and testing of system updates

Experience/Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 Years' experience in IT systems administration
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting and administering Microsoft infrastructure
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting and administering networking infrastructure
  • Demonstrated Defence knowledge
  • A strong work ethic and a sense of urgency for completing work to agreed schedules
  • Ability to resolve complex problems that require a high level of ingenuity and innovation
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively independently and within a group environment and with people across all organisational levels
  • Meet the United States Government's nationality requirements for ITAR clearance
  • Experience in integration of Communications and Electronic support products in a Defence environment (desirable)
  • Experience within Defence or complex engineering project environments (desirable)
  • Minimum NV1 Defence Security Clearance

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
What's on offer?
BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.
Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.
Other benefits:
  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in IT systems administration
  • Experience supporting and administering Microsoft infrastructure
  • Experience supporting and administering networking infrastructure
  • Demonstrated Defence knowledge
  • Strong work ethic and ability to complete work to agreed schedules
  • Ability to resolve complex problems requiring ingenuity and innovation
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels
  • Meet United States Government nationality requirements for ITAR clearance
  • Australian citizenship to meet Defence security requirements
  • Minimum NV1 Defence Security Clearance
  • Experience integrating Communications and Electronic support products in a Defence environment
  • Experience in Defence or complex engineering project environments

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  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is described as highly competitive, with immediate eligibility for many roles and a student‑loan match feature that counts qualified payments toward the company match. Plan documents and recent amendments signal active maintenance and reliability of the program.
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