Cross Domain Solution Specialist

Profectus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus is seeking multiple experienced Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Specialists to design, deliver and sustain cross domain solutions within an Australian Government agency. The roles centre on bespoke CDS design and the Linux-based infrastructure that transfers data securely between networks of different classifications, including servers, network devices, monitoring and authentication services.

The work covers CDS design and implementation, technical leadership, BAU support of existing CDSs,

Qualifications

• Experience designing bespoke CDS and providing BAU support for existing CDSs.
• Configuration and sustainment of Linux-based ICT infrastructure including servers and network devices.
• System monitoring and authentication services in Linux environments.
• Ansible or similar automation tools used to prepare and replicate system builds.
• Patching, upgrades and configuration automation to keep infrastructure reliable.
• Version control systems such as Git for infrastructure and configuration code.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.
• Working with stakeholders and vendors to deliver and support technical solutions.
• Python or Bash scripting to automate CDS processes and integrate security tools and appliances.
• Experience supporting Defence or national security ICT environments.
• Experience with data diodes, guards or other CDS products.
• RHCSA and RHCE certifications.
• Red Hat Satellite, IdM or Ansible Automation Platform.
• Experience applying the Information Security Manual (ISM) to infrastructure builds.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement bespoke cross domain solutions that are scalable, secure and compliant, aligned to business requirements and organisational strategy
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
• Work with stakeholders to capture business needs and translate them into technical requirements
• Manage vendor relationships to support implementation and ongoing support of CDS products
• Produce and maintain technical documentation in line with industry standards
• Provide BAU support and sustainment for existing CDSs, including incident resolution and fault finding
• Configure and maintain Linux servers, network devices, system monitoring and authentication services
• Prepare and replicate system builds using Ansible and other automation tools
• Plan and apply upgrades and patches, with configuration code maintained in version control
• Develop Python and Bash scripts to automate CDS processes and integrate security tools and appliances

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Linux administration

Python scripting

CDS design

Automation scripting

Education

RHCSA certification

RHCE certification

ISM familiarity

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Ansible

Git

Red Hat Satellite

IdM

Job description

Profectus is seeking multiple experienced Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Specialists to design, deliver and sustain cross domain solutions within an Australian Government agency. The roles centre on bespoke CDS design and the Linux-based infrastructure that transfers data securely between networks of different classifications, including servers, network devices, monitoring and authentication services. The work covers CDS design and implementation, technical leadership, BAU support of existing CDSs, build automation with Ansible, and ongoing patching, upgrades and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement bespoke cross domain solutions that are scalable, secure and compliant, aligned to business requirements and organisational strategy
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
• Work with stakeholders to capture business needs and translate them into technical requirements
• Manage vendor relationships to support implementation and ongoing support of CDS products
• Produce and maintain technical documentation in line with industry standards
• Provide BAU support and sustainment for existing CDSs, including incident resolution and fault finding
• Configure and maintain Linux servers, network devices, system monitoring and authentication services
• Prepare and replicate system builds using Ansible and other automation tools
• Plan and apply upgrades and patches, with configuration code maintained in version control
• Develop Python and Bash scripts to automate CDS processes and integrate security tools and appliances

Required Experience

• Design and delivery of bespoke CDS, alongside BAU support of existing CDSs
• Configuration and sustainment of Linux-based ICT infrastructure, including servers and/or network devices
• System monitoring and authentication services in Linux environments
• Ansible or similar automation tools used to prepare and replicate system builds
• Patching, upgrades and configuration automation to keep infrastructure reliable
• Version control systems such as Git for infrastructure and configuration code
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
• Working with stakeholders and vendors to deliver and support technical solutions
• Technical documentation for designs, builds, configurations and operating procedures
• Python or Bash scripting to automate CDS processes and integrate security tools and appliances
• Experience supporting Defence or national security ICT environments
• Experience with data diodes, guards or other CDS products
• Red Hat certifications such as RHCSA or RHCE
• Red Hat Satellite, IdM or Ansible Automation Platform
• Experience applying the Information Security Manual (ISM) to infrastructure builds

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Must have a current AGSVA Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Security Clearance

Working Arrangements

• Onsite

Why Profectus

Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.