Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible Working Options

2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave

Health and Wellbeing programs

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Defence is seeking a Systems Administrator in Adelaide. You will maintain multi-user computer systems and ensure operational readiness for Defence capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in ICT, and working knowledge of VMWare, Cisco, and scripting languages. The role includes flexible working options and robust employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with continuous operations of multi-user computer systems.
• Ability to meet operational requirements for critical Defence capability.
• Skills in system monitoring, troubleshooting, and fault resolution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operations of multi-user computer systems.
• Ensure pre-flight and safety of the system before handover to aircrew.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

Skills

Experience working on projects in highly classified environments

Experience supporting multi-computer systems

Experience with VMWare

Knowledge of Cisco Networks

Technical understanding of scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell)

Knowledge of Redhat Enterprise Linux Administration

Education

Bachelor level degree or equivalent ICT industry experience

Job description

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Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions.

As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining continuous operations of multi-user computer systems
• Meeting operational requirements for the critical Defence capability
• Ensure the pre-flight and safety of the system, prior to turn over to aircrew
• System monitoring, troubleshooting and fault resolution
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts

About You:

As our system administrator, you will have experience with working on projects within highly classified environments. You will also have:

• Bachelor level degree or equivalent ICT industry experience
• Experience supporting multi-computer systems
• Experience working with VMWare and Cisco Networks
• Technical understanding of scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell)
• Knowledge of Redhat Enterprise Linux Administration

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
• 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
• Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
• Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification