Infrastructure Administrator

INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTARTOR

The role

As part of Saabs IT group working within the IT infrastructure team the Infrastructure Administrator plays a key role in developing deploying and supporting the organisations IT Infrastructure; that aligns with both business and IT strategies.

You will be responsible for ensuring the stability security and performance across the various IT Infrastructure environments; whilst maintaining a customer focus on service and support to the Saab user community.

This role will require you to contribute to technical matters pertaining to Projects Support Request and Incidents Agile Tasks out-of-band activities and the operation of the IT Infrastructure in general.

As a member of the IT Infrastructure team you will foster open collaboration knowledge sharing and help the team mature into a high-performing self-organising unit capable of effectively achieving goals and adapting to changing circumstances

This is primarily a Linux focussed role that will require the Infrastructure Administrator to support and contribute to technical matters pertaining to Projects Support Request and incidents Agile Tasks out-of-band activities and the operation of the IT Infrastructure in general.

Further the successful candidate will:

• Ensure Saabs IT Infrastructure is performing at its optimal capability; whilst best practices standards and regulatory requirements are upheld to maintain our license-to-operate
• Ensure Saabs IT Infrastructure is stable resilient highly available and operationally streamlined for effective business operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve assigned Support Requests and Incidents and Agile Tasks whilst maintaining a customer focus on servicing and supporting the Saab user community
• Actively assist in deploying supporting and monitoring system installations to ensure availability validity and reliability across Saabs computing environments
• Liaise and maintain working relationships with inter-team (internal) and external stakeholders projects and partners to resolve issues and enable business success
• Actively participate in periodic compliance audits that ensures standards regulations and security compliance are met; whilst supporting business continuity and disaster recovery plan outcomes
• Collaborate and cross-skill with other members of the IT Infrastructure team and where appropriate with the greater IT group
• Develop and maintain operational support and end user documentation
• Report and communicate with IT Management on key issues and task outcomes

This is a Full time Fixed term Contract for 2 years; candidate could be based in SA or WA.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• Technical understanding and working knowledge across the following IT technologies:

• Linux: RHEL Ubuntu (Fedora/Debian)
• Containerisation: Docker Kubernetes
• Automation: Ansible Satellite
• Virtualisation: VMware NVIDIA vGPU Citrix VDI
• Scripting languages: Ansible Python Bash
• Networking: IP Subnetting VLANs/VRFs
• Network Security: Palo Alto & FortiNet
• Public Key Infrastructure

• Proven experience with at least 1-2 years working within an IT Infrastructure team or similar supporting infrastructure systems and platforms
• Broad knowledge and experience deploying administering and supporting complex enterprise environments
• Familiarity with ticketing incident problem and change management systems
• Technical understanding and/or working knowledge across all IT disciplines including but not limited to: Networking & Network Security Storage Compute Virtualisation Server OS Platform management and Backup and Disaster Recovery Management
• High-level problem-solving skills and research/analytical ability including the ability to obtain and interpret information and make specific recommendations
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal skills to enable effective communication and interaction with other people at appropriate levels of an organisation
• Fundamental understanding and awareness of information security and how this is applied in operational environments.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in adopting and complying to cyber-security best practices
• Able to adapt to changing priorities tasks and requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and know when to escalate
• Bachelors degree in computer science Computer Engineering Information Technology or a related field
• ITIL v4 foundation certification

As a defence security clearance is required for this role applicants will be required to hold an Australian Citizenship and Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1/NV2 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes including ITAR.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence security and cyber solutions provider specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of todays challenges.

From combat communications security and underwater systems to mixed reality cyber security and deployable health solutions our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

What you will be part of

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Saab designs manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics weapons command and control sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab youll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. Youll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace while having the opportunity to develop a long-term fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia youll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab visit the page adjacent: Apply to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

By submitting an application to Saab you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including but not limited to: reference checks Australian Federal Police check verification of working rights and qualifications sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members veterans and their families.