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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
MIS / IT
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1925647BNE
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The Opportunity
Do you want to be part of the team designing, developing, producing and testing the future of Australian aviation technology?
Boeing Defence Australia's (BDA) is currently looking for System Administrators.
This position will support the sustainment of a multi-tenanted, high-assurance network. The primary focus of the role involves system administration across compute, storage, networking, firewalls, client delivery services and infrastructure applications. The role also includes problem resolution and technical support for delivery of systems, user administration, ongoing monitoring of system performance to support capacity planning, and backup and disaster recovery planning.
The role will be required to work closely within a team including a Technical Lead, ITSO Cyber GRC Specialist as well as other System Administrators, providing solution design reviews and subject matter expertise in key technology aspects of the design.
This role is based in Brisbane and requires a minimum NV2 security clearance.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Strong background in implementing and administrating complex, high-assurance systems that are security focused.
- Strong Windows Server administration experience and skills.
- Strong storage administration and integration skills with hypervisors (Fibre Channel, Pure Storage, VMware).
- Strong Identity Management, Multi-Factor Authentication (Active Directory, Federation Services, RSA).
- Design and implementation of application and desktop delivery services (Citrix XenApp, Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) and Gateway).
- Experience with building/administrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
- Experience with Cisco Unified Computing Services (UCS) servers and fabric interconnects.
- Working knowledge of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Information Security Manual (ISM).
- Systematic and logical problem-solving skills.
- A demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise documentation.
- The ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse team, in a conscientious and inclusive way is valued by our team.
Other specific criteria:
- The ability to undertake ad-hoc tasks outside of core business hours.
- Hold an active Defence Security clearance of Negative Vetting 2.
- Have an Australian driver's license.
Desirable criteria:
- University Degree in the chosen discipline.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration.
- Experience with Backup Administration (Veeam).
- Experience with Collaboration and Communication services (MS Skype, SharePoint).
- Experience with secure Managed File Transfer (MFT) tools (such as GoAnywhere) and workflow development.
- Working knowledge of networking and firewalls with understanding of security and segregation techniques such as VRF, IPSec, Security Profiles, vSys (Cisco Switches and Routers, Palo Alto).
- Defence industry experience.
- ITIL Fundamentals Certification.
- Experience delivering using the Scaled Agile approach.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
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. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. 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.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel 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.
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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
- Strong background in implementing and administrating complex, high-assurance security-focused systems.
- Windows Server administration experience.
- Storage administration and integration with hypervisors (Fibre Channel, Pure Storage, VMware).
- Identity Management and Multi-Factor Authentication (Active Directory, Federation Services, RSA).
- Design and implementation experience with application and desktop delivery services (Citrix XenApp, VDA, Gateway).
- Experience building/administrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
- Experience with Cisco Unified Computing Services (UCS) servers and fabric interconnects.
- Working knowledge of the ASD Information Security Manual (ISM).
- Systematic and logical problem-solving skills and ability to produce clear concise documentation.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse team.
- Ability to undertake ad-hoc tasks outside of core business hours.
- Hold an active Defence Security clearance of Negative Vetting 2 (NV2).
- Australian driver's license.
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens.
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are presented as a standout, with a “best-in-class” 401(k), strong matching formulas, and eligibility beginning early for many roles. Administration through Fidelity and an emphasis on long-term savings signal depth and reliability.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building and caregiving resources include fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, plus child, adult, and elder care support in some locations. These programs reflect a broad approach to supporting different family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time away is described through a comprehensive policy that integrates PTO with overall compensation and incentives. Multiple forms of paid leave and time off are positioned as part of the core package.
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