Windows Linux-Expressions of Interest - Ballarat

8200 Accenture Australia P/L Company; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WORK180 Endorsed Employer

Progressive Employee Benefits

Job summary

Accenture is expanding its Ballarat technology and operations centre and seeking a Senior Infrastructure Specialist to lead SOE development, design server builds, and guide sustainment through automation and scripting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable IT services for government and private sector clients.

The role emphasizes on-call and shift coverage, security clearance eligibility, and a focus on managed services to maintain critical systems and drive

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, VMware).
• Experience with Windows Server, RHEL, OEL and SOE development.
• Scripting and automation skills; ITIL best practices.

Responsibilities

• Capture SOE requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Develop high-level designs for server builds and sustainment roadmap.
• Create Windows, RHEL and OEL images per requirements.
• Deploy test VMs and facilitate cross-functional testing.
• Transition SOE images to BAU/operations.

Skills

Cloud infra

AWS

Azure

VMware

Windows Server

RHEL

OEL

SOE development

Scripting

Automation

ITIL

Tools

ITSM tooling

Job description

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services - creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. Visit us at www.accenture.com Join our team in Ballarat Accenture is excited to announce the opening of our new technology and operations centre in Ballarat. This state-of-the-art facility will support Australian businesses and government departments by providing essential onshore technology services. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team. The centre will create new jobs in the region and is committed to fostering local talent. By partnering with Federation University, we will provide students with valuable on-the-job experience and training, ensuring our workforce is future ready. If you want to be part of an innovative team that addresses the growing demand for sovereign technology services and makes a real impact in both the private and public sectors, then Accenture is the place for you.

Who we’re looking for:

Strong technical expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, VMware), Windows Server administration, RHEL administration, OEL administration, SOE development, VMware, scripting and automation, and ITIL best practices. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide strategic input to enhance infrastructure support processes. The SOE development, delivery and sustainment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional teams to capture SOE requirements.
• Develop a high-level design for new server builds, sustainment strategy, roadmap, patching and major version upgrades.
• Develop Windows, RHEL and OEL images as per the captured requirements.
• Deploy test VMs, and facilitate cross-functional testing.
• Transition the SOE images to the BAU / operations team.
• Lead and manage a team of Infrastructure Analysts and Coordinators, ensuring smooth operations and timely issue resolution.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure-related incidents, problem management, and change implementation.

Additional Requirements:

Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or are eligible for obtaining security clearance. This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations.

On-call and Shift Expectations:

Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients’ IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed. Your ability to effectively manage these responsibilities will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our services and client satisfaction.

Benefits and Policies:

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, to see our benefits and policies. Accenture Progressive Employee Benefits – To view our Progressive Employee Benefits covering Health, Wellbeing, Progressive Leave Options, Sustainability.

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Company Culture:

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