Research Data Solutions Technologist (Act, Vic Or Sa)

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join their team for a 6-month contract, contributing to the development and support of their IT Infrastructure. As a key player in the technological advancement of their organisation, you will be involved in upgrading our client's server environments and further enhancing their platform.
Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the final implementation, testing, and configuration of an upgraded platform
• Determining security configurations for restricted access based on document classifications
• Performing final configuration to ensure desired functionality
• Modifying the UI to adopt our client's styling and meeting end-user needs
• Upgrading server infrastructure, applying software patches, and security updates
• Re-installing software during the transition to upgraded server infrastructure
• Contribute to the Software Development process for our client's Research Data Management Tool
• Collaborating with software engineers on NodeJS application development
• Configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments and suggesting improvements in security scanning
• Assisting in server platform upgrades and redeployment of containerized platforms

Skills and Knowledge:

• Understanding of document classification and announcement and release/circulate caveats
• Some previous technical experience or adaptability to skills such as:

• Web Methodologies (NodeJS, Typescript, CSS)
• Linux administration and Web Application configuration (Apache, Tomcat, Solr)
• Modifying and deploying backend and frontend web applications (Java, NodeJS, Yarn, PM2)
• PostgreSQL Database installation & configuration
• Apache Solr Search Service configuration & usage
• Creation and configuration of Virtual Servers for hosting web applications
• Deployment of web applications via CI/CD pipelines with customization abilities

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge web development technologies and contribute to a CI/CD model. If you are passionate about IT infrastructure, possess the required skills, and are eager to further develop your expertise alongside a highly experienced software engineer, we invite you to apply.
Location: This role can be based in either Canberra, Melbourne or Adelaide
Contract term: 6 months
Security Requirements: To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Applications open until 5 February 2024
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.