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The Opportunity
- Supportive, rewarding, inclusive environment.
- Innovative and collaborative workplace with fantastic flexibility
- Join CSIRO - Australia's premier research organisation
The Web & Database Hosting team within CSIRO IM&T Enterprise Platforms group provides general and versatile hosting solutions for both science research web applications and enterprise systems, and the team manages the technical complexities and life cycles of the web platforms to strive for a smooth and secure hosting experience for clients.
The Web Hosting System Administrator, as part of the Web and Application Hosting team, is responsible for web and application provisioning and ongoing support, providing technical advice relating to the hosting enquiries, and managing the operation and security of web platform and framework environments. They understand the capabilities and security characteristics of key web platforms and frameworks, and apply that knowledge diligently in daily job, and actively contribute to ongoing service improvement and development within the team.
Under the general direction of the Web and Database Hosting manager, the Web System Administrator contributes to support of the web platform, including client engagement, solution development, technical troubleshooting, incident resolution, and end-user education and service promotion.
Your duties will include:
- Configure the management web platforms and frameworks according to the established standards and built-in security.
- Apply Hosting System and platform updates, patches, and configuration changes to proactively manage hosting security.
- Monitor applications and the platform services, investigate and resolve warnings and alerts.
- Assist in managing the life cycle of web applications and the underlying hosting environment involving upgrades, migrations and decommissions, etc.
- Contribute with the provisioning of SSL/TLS Certificates for external CSIRO websites.
- Assist in managing system security and rolling out in-depth embedded security, and participate in security assessments and enhancements.
- Troubleshoot including hosting-related debugging and performance bottleneck investigation, manage system growth and resource planning.
- Proactively contribute to the development of the group’s service standards, procedures and service improvements.
Location: All IM&T sites AU wide
Salary: AU$68,148k - AU$86,733k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 95884
To be considered you will need:
Essential criteria
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications in IT or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Effective written and oral communication skills developed through client engagement, networking, and product development.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and contribute effectively to projects/service delivery.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and carry out tasks under general direction.
- Good understanding of web technology and security, with knowledge in one or more web platforms like Apache, IIS, Nginx, Java Tomcat or equivalent platforms (or a demonstrated ability to develop new skills in this area).
- Proficiency in at least 1 of the following programming languages: Python, Bash, Java, C, Perl, PowerShell (other languages to be considered)
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens Only
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the NV1 level.
Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to Apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter addressing the Essential selection criteria and a CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications Close
Sunday 17th of March, 11:00pm AEDT
Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed,
Please consider applying as soon as possible.
