Cyber Security Systems – System Administrator

$73,343 - $86,211 (APS 4-5) + Super and 15% BDCP
Harman - ACT

The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated APS 4-5 to join the Cyber Security Systems Infrastructure (CSS-I) team. Under broad direction, the successful applicant will be responsible to the Team Leader - CSS-I for providing ongoing technical support of the Defence Security Operations Centre (DSOC) Cyber Security Systems.

You will have proven experience in the administration of Linux and/or Windows based systems, as well as familiarity with virtualisation and storage technologies. The duties for this role will include:

• Building and deploy changes to infrastructure.
• Contributing to automation for environment provisioning and application deployments.
• Contributing to monitoring to provide visibility into system and application state.
• Contributing to routine system maintenance, including patching, upgrades and deployments.
• Participating in troubleshooting application performance issues as required, assisting development teams by identifying root causes or bottlenecks.
• Investigating/prototyping new technologies and identify opportunities for improvement. 

About our Team
The Defence Security Operations Centre (DSOC) is responsible for protecting Defence’s sensitive information and systems from some of the most sophisticated cyber threats across the globe. The role we play here is high impact – we protect Australia and its national interests every single day. Our environment is operational and high tempo. We are passionate about our mission and like to be an integral part of building an advanced capability.

DSOC’s Platforms Services section are pivotal in enabling DSOC functionality through the design, maintenance and support of the section’s Cyber Security Platform and underlying systems. This platform needs to be highly secure, resilient, scalable and adaptable to enable the DSOC to detect and defeat the cyber threats to Defence’s information and systems.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working in a technical role supporting Linux and/or Windows Operating Systems;
• Have good communication and time management skills;
• Be able to provide technical contribution towards multiple projects in a complex environment;
• Work cooperatively with peers in order to achieve results;
• Have personal resilience and ability to solve problems; and
• Be willing to learn and adapt to new technologies as business requirements change.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 8 February 2024

For further information please review the job information pack, reference JCG/12914/23 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=2897F5E7-E19A-FD6F-C9CF-DA5F5D5556DA