Senior System Administrator FSR (Field Service Representative)

Raytheon Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Senior System Administrator FSR to join our Brindabella Park team in Canberra, supporting Australia’s Defence mission and the JIC System program. The role focuses on on-site system administration, field support, and delivering reliable IT services for complex engineering programs.

As part of 1JDNU, you will resolve system issues, mentor junior staff, and contribute to readiness through training, with travel to support the customer as needed.

Qualifications

• System administration qualifications as a baseline.
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent routing & switching knowledge.
• Windows/Domain: MSCA or equivalent.
• VMware: VCP or equivalent.
• SIEM knowledge and experience.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in complex IT system maintenance & administration.
• Experience as Level 2/3 Network Engineer on bespoke networks.
• Willing to undertake interstate travel as required.
• Ability to deliver training and mentor System Administrators.
• Desirable familiarity with radio frequencies, networking, modems, and communications technologies.
• NV2 security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support to ADF operators and maintainers.
• Perform maintenance on the JIC System and assist with upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with Defence and Raytheon Australia policies.
• Coordinate travel with the customer when required.
• Train and mentor other System Administrators.

Skills

System administration

Networking

Windows Server

VMware

SIEM

NV2 security clearance

Travel readiness

Mentoring

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

MSCA / Windows Server

VMware vSphere

SIEM platforms

Job description

Date Posted

2026-06-23

Country

Australia

Location

AU-ACT-CANBERRA-2613 ~ 4 Brindabella Cct ~ BRINDABELLA PARK, Lvl 1

Position Role Type

Onsite

• Support Australia’s Defence mission
• Enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively
• Work with an experienced team on the nation’s most complex engineering programs

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Senior System Administrator FSR. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right FSR to play an instrumental role in creating the future of Joint Data Networks in Australia. The JP9347 JIC System program provides an assured exchange of tactical, operational and strategic data across the Joint Force and coalition partners; including Situational Awareness (SA) and Command and Control (C2) information.

In the pivotal role of Senior System Administrator FSR, you will work alongside the 1JDNU organisation to provide technical support resolving system technical issues.

In the role you will be responsible for providing perform system administration duties on-site, field support to test and training activities, and perform helpdesk duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to ADF operators and maintainers in the form of on-site support, field support (as required) and helpdesk services.
• Perform maintenance duties on the JIC System, as and when required by ADF maintainers to assist with system technical issue resolution or perform system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with Defence and Raytheon Australia policies and procedures in relation to Global Trade, EHS&W and Finance.
• Coordinate with the customer to arrange travel as required.
• Assist in training and mentoring System Administrators.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• System Administration qualifications, including:
• CCNA/P (Cisco Certified Network Associate/Professional) certification in routing and switching, Service Provider or higher, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Windows/Domain: MSCA or equivalent
• VMware: VCP or equivalent
• SIEM
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in complex IT system maintenance and administration.
• Previous experience as a Level 2 or Level 3 Network Engineer administering a bespoke network
• Understanding and application of technical theories and concepts relating to IT systems, networks, user administration and software management
• Applicants must be willing to undertake interstate travel in support of our customer’s needs, sometimes for extended periods of up to two to three weeks at a time.
• When required delivery of training and ongoing mentoring of System Administrators.
• Desirable understanding and application of radio frequencies, networking, modems, and communications technologies.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV2 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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