Systems Administrator

Downer Professional Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on healthcare and retail

Access to career mapping and learning programs

20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Canberra is seeking a Systems Administrator to support cyber operations projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with IT administration and network devices, alongside the necessary security clearances. This full-time role requires a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes. The company promotes diversity and offers career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in IT Administration.
• Must hold PV security clearance and be an Australian citizen.
• Experience with physical and virtual network devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for Cyber operation products.
• Maintain and administer DCR and SDTE infrastructure.
• Coordinate and assist with product upgrades and maintenance.

Skills

IT Administration

Network devices expertise

PV security clearance

Education

Certified SAFe Practitioner

Job description

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Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security. This opportunity is for a Systems Administrator in Canberra, ACT to work on cyber operations and systems administration projects.

What You’ll Do

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for all Cyber operation space products.
• Maintain and administer DCR and SDTE infrastructure and endpoints.
• Coordinate and assist with product upgrades, updates, and maintenance.
• Participate in Cyber space product test and evaluation activities.
• Audit and manage assets of Cyber space owned materiel at unit locations.

What You’ll Bring [Key skills and qualifications]

• Demonstrated knowledge in IT Administration.
• Certified SAFe Practitioner (mandatory, can be completed upon engagement).
• Experience with physical and virtual network devices.
• Prior experience working on ADF systems and networks.
• Must hold a PV security clearance with AGSVA (must be an Australian citizen).

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum of Positive Vetting clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with ITAR requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What it means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We celebrate diversity through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those traditionally underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. If it feels like the right fit, apply — potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services