Systems Administrator

Smarthink; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacktree Technology in Canberra seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to provide routine ICT support, security and system administration for client environments. The role requires Australian citizenship and eligible Defence NV1 clearance, with travel as needed and a focus on adherence to SOPs.

The successful candidate will manage user permissions, design ACLs, monitor OS events, apply patches, maintain security documentation and participate in call-out rosters for contract support.

Qualifications

• Microsoft server & infrastructure certification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Australian citizen; eligible for Australian Defence NV1 clearance.
• Willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Create, administer and delete user and group account permissions.
• Design group policies and access control lists to meet client requirements.
• Manage network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
• Implement and enforce local OS and application access policies.
• Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
• Undertake daily OS events monitoring and take action to ensure any problem or failure is resolved prior to any impact on the system users.
• Undertake maintenance and management task including patches, data redundancy and system recovery procedures, hardware repairs.
• Maintain baseline system security and perform security investigations and audits.
• Maintain security accreditation and develop security documents.
• Participate in call-out roster to support customer and contract requirements.

Skills

5+ years exp

Attention to detail

Travel availability

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service

Australian citizen

Eligible NV1 clearance

C Class driving

SQL Server admin

Tools

Splunk

MPRG

Kratos Compass

Monics

Dell server hardware

ITIL

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Administrator to join the Canberra based Blacktree Technology team on a permanent basis.

Blacktree Technology is an innovative solutions integrator working with leading edge radio and satellite communications technology to connect people and organisations across the globe. Blacktree's expertise covers all RF bands and technologies from HF, through to Commercial & Defence UHF, Satellite and Microwave.

This role is responsible for the provision of routine services for system security and administration of ICT System(s) and associated Software Products to our clients.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following, in line with the relevant client contract and approved Standard Operating Procedures:

• Create, administer and delete user and group account permissions, as required to meet client specific requirements.
• Design group policies and access control lists to ensure compatibility with client requirements.
• Manage network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
• Implement and enforce local OS and application access policies and procedures.
• Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
• Undertake daily OS events monitoring and take action to ensure any problem or failure is resolved prior to any impact on the system users.
• Undertake maintenance and management task including application of identified patches for ICT systems, planning and execution of data redundancy and system recovery procedures, installation, implementation, configuration, and support of system components, and undertaking repairs on faulty system/server hardware.
• Maintain baseline system security and perform security investigations and security compliance audits as required.
• Maintain security accreditation and develop and maintain security documents.
• Participate in call-out roster as required to support customer and contract requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Microsoft server & infrastructure certification.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability and willingness to travel away from home for work as required.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be an Australian citizen and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence NV1 Security Clearance.
• C Class Driver's Licence.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Knowledge of Splunk, MPRG
• Knowledge of Kratos Compass, Monics
• Experience with maintaining Dell server hardware
• Working knowledge of the ITIL framework

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, though you will need to be an Australian Citizen to apply for this position as you will need to be eligible to hold a Defence security clearance. Applicants residing outside of Australia or non-citizens cannot be considered.