Systems Administrator (multiple positions)  
    SYSP 5
    ​​(PUBLISHED 15/10/21)

     
    ​RFQ-ASD-127-2021 SOW 1
    Role: Systems Administrator (multiple positions)
    Major SFIA Level: SYSP 5
    ​Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), (SNO-SPO)
    ​Location: Canberra Region (Russell, Fyshwick, Fairbairn, Brindabella Pk)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: Between 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: NIL- Candidate must be willing to undertake TSPV process​

    Closes: 8th November 2021
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Administrator.
    The System Administrator is required to lead and manage system administrative support activities in a key capability domain; is able to contribute in a business environment which is in a complex, emerging domain and operates at a rapid pace.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Lead and manage installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux based systems.
    • Engage Puppet and Ansible for development of, and continuous configuration management of system builds.
    • Manage and provide advice for ongoing hardware and operating system support
    • Escalate issues and seek advice from the Project / Program Manager in a timely manner.
    • Work with other system administrators and software developers to continuously improve processes and procedures.
    • Navigate a complex business environment with only limited direction and in doing so, be prepared to approach a wide variety of engaged stakeholders.
    • Communicate with diverse stakeholder groups in technical and business process terms.
    • Write documentation in accordance with ASD policies and procedures.

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Hadoop

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • SYSP 5 
    • ASUP 5
    • SINT 4 
    • HSIN 4
    • ITOP 4
    • STMG 4 

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Systems Administrator (multiple positions)  
    SYSP 5
    ​​(PUBLISHED 15/10/21)

     
    ​RFQ-ASD-42-2021 SOW 2 RE-OPENED 
    Role: Systems Administrator (multiple positions)
    Major SFIA Level: SYSP 5
    ​Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), (SNO-SPO)
    ​Location: Canberra Region (Russell, Fyshwick, Fairbairn, Brindabella Pk)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: Between 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    Closes: 8th November 2021
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Administrator.
    The System Administrator is required to lead and manage system administrative support activities in a key capability domain; is able to contribute in a business environment which is in a complex, emerging domain and operates at a rapid pace.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Lead and manage installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux based systems.
    • Engage Puppet and Ansible for development of, and continuous configuration management of system builds.
    • Manage and provide advice for ongoing hardware and operating system support
    • Escalate issues and seek advice from the Project / Program Manager in a timely manner.
    • Work with other system administrators and software developers to continuously improve processes and procedures.
    • Navigate a complex business environment with only limited direction and in doing so, be prepared to approach a wide variety of engaged stakeholders.
    • Communicate with diverse stakeholder groups in technical and business process terms.
    • Write documentation in accordance with ASD policies and procedures.

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Hadoop

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • SYSP 5 
    • ASUP 5
    • SINT 4 
    • HSIN 4
    • ITOP 4
    • STMG 4 

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    System/Network Administrator – Multiple positions​  
    SYSP 4
    (PUBLISHED 1/7/21)

     
    ​RFQ-ASD-42-2021 SOW 3 RE-OPENED 
    Role: System/Network Administrator – Multiple positions
    Major SFIA Level: SYSP 4
    ​Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), (SNO-SPO)
    ​Location: Canberra Region (Russell, Fyshwick, Fairbairn, Brindabella Pk)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: Between 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    Closes:  Friday 1st October 2021
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System/Network Administrator.
    The System/Network Administrator is expected to provide support to the Project Management Office (PMO) with the primary focus being on ongoing maintenance activities and the hardware they are responsible for.
    The types of hardware involved may include servers, blade centres, network devices and other related peripheral components, including PCI-e cards and media convertors.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Configure network connected equipment and perform basic fault investigations as they arise using device logs or fault codes. 
    • Undertake work on RHEL systems of a Systems Administrative nature including; ILO connectivity, server kickstarting, software version upgrades, CLI remote control and fault finding activities.
    • Upgrade firmware using several installation techniques / options on devices, for example, network switches, routers, power distribution units
    • Undertake activities to transition delivered capability to operations
    • Assist with Installation and integration activities or the decommissioning of hardware
    • Undertake procurement activities necessary to enable successful delivery of capability.
    • Undertake and resolve System/ Networking issues tasking as
    • allocated by the Team Lead.
    • Assist with the preparation of status reports and prepare other project documentation, including work packages and support plans
    • Document technical processes in accordance with ASD policies and procedures
    • Ability to conduct sustainment activities (hardware / software) and associated documentation updates

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Understanding of datacentre and/or telecommunications hardware and the environments they are used in, including cabling options (CAT6, DACs and fibre) and infrastructure variants
    • Understanding of configuration of other hardware devices such as servers
    • Experience with Systems Administrative work conducted on RHEL systems, for the purposes of commissioning and sustaining systems
    • knowledge of Government, and or Defence procurement procedures is highly desirable
    • Experience with simple network protocols, languages and embedded operating systems, such as Cisco IOS.
    • Experience with configuration monitoring software that utilizes SNMP traps

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • SYSP 4
    • ITOP 3
    • NTAS 2 
    • HSIN 2

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    System Administrator / VMware 
    ITOP 4
    ​​(PUBLISHED 1/7/21)

     
    ​RFQ-ASD-42-2021 SOW 4 RE-OPENED 
    Role: System Administrator / VMware
    Major SFIA Level: ITOP 4
    ​Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), (SNO-SPO)
    ​Location: Canberra Region (Russell, Fyshwick, Fairbairn, Brindabella Pk)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: Between 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    Closes:  Friday 1st October 2021
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Administrator.
    The Lead VMware Administrator is required to assist with the management of VMware virtual environment as per the stated direction of the technical lead and manager.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Lead the design, configuration and installation of VMWare based infrastructure including vSphere / XSXi design and deployment.
    • Manage administration of HPE OneView, Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect.
    • Configure and maintain access controls and resource constraints of a vSphere / ESXi environment with a diverse user base...
    • Setup and maintain Windows Desktop and Server operating systems.
    • Manage the day-to-day operations, including investigation and remedy of faults in relation to customer’s VMware virtual environment
    • Lead the development of standard operating procedures, including systems administration documentation. 
    • Maintain and develop scripts used for task automation.
    • Lead team dialogue that drives best practice outcomes for the section.

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • VMware virtual environment, VRA, NSX, Orchestrator, VRO Manager. vRealize Log insight
    • Scripting using Python, Powershell
    • Automation using Ansible and Terraform, packer or equivalent tools
    • Experience with Linux and MS Windows Administration 

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • ITOP 4
    • DESN 5
    • PROG 3
    • PBMG 5

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    System Administrator – Multiple Positions
    HSIN 4
    (PUBLISHED 1/7/21)

     
    ​RFQ-ASD-42-2021 SOW 5 RE-OPENED 
    Role: System Administrator – Multiple Positions
    Major SFIA Level: HSIN 4
    ​Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), (SNO-SPO)
    ​Location: Canberra Region (Russell, Fyshwick, Fairbairn, Brindabella Pk)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: Between 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    Closes:  Friday 1st October 2021
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Administrator.
    The System Administrator will be responsible, under general direction to set up and manage servers used by software developers and must have a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Apply System Administration principles in the installation, testing, implementation or decommissioning and removal of cabling, wiring, equipment, hardware and associated software, following plans and instructions.
    • Setup and manage servers, including GitLab, Jenkins, Symbol Servers, static code analysis, continuous integration and testing hosts. Management of VMware ESX infrastructure
    • Perform development to improve usability and functionality of services/systems, this will include scripting languages such as Python and shell scripting
    • Assist in set up and configuration of Windows developer workstations
    • Maintain and improve proprietary testing and release systems used to package, test and deliver software products. Mostly Python based systems and some UI and Web components.
    • Assist with improving efficiency through improving development, testing and release systems and practices.
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Experience in Red Hat Linux enterprise 5/6/7
    • Experience with Dell and HP hardware using Intel processors
    • Experience in 1G/10G networking, IT System design.
    • Experience with Splunk, GitLab, Jenkins and Symbol, IPTables, OpenSwitch, DevOps and Image Building.
    • Highly desirable technical skills include, but are not limited to, Unix/Linux scripting, SQL, Ruby, Python and Perl.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • HSIN 3
    • ASUP 3
    • PROG 2

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    System Administrator – Multiple Positions
    ITOP 4
    ​​(PUBLISHED 1/7/21)

     
    ​RFQ-ASD-74-2021 SOW 6 RE-OPENED 
    Role: System Administrator – Multiple Positions
    Major SFIA Level: ITOP 4
    ​Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), (SNO-SPO)
    ​Location: Canberra Region (Russell, Fyshwick, Fairbairn, Brindabella Pk)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: Between 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    Closes:  Friday 1st October 2021
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Administrator with VMWare expertise.
    The VMware Administrator role is required to increase the capacity of an existing large scale testing and software development VMWare ESXi deployment to keep up with growing demand. The successful applicant, under general direction of the technical lead, will be responsible for reviewing the existing design, provisioning new hardware and deploying it alongside the existing installation. They will also be responsible for configuring the various VMWare products and networking components of the environment.
    This is an exciting opportunity to apply various skills in deploying a high value virtual environment as well as using your knowledge to solve unique challenges.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Design, configure and install VMWare based infrastructure including vSphere / ESXi design and deployment to meet growing capacity requirements.
    • Assist with the administration of HPE OneView, Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect. Administration of VMWare products including vSphere, vSAN, VRA and NSX.
    • Configure and maintain access controls and resource constraints of a vSphere / ESXi environment with a diverse user base. Analyse customer needs and existing usage patterns to optimise this configuration.
    • Configure the physical and virtual networking of the infrastructure. Through consultation with the network owners configure the systems connection to enterprise networks. Configure virtual networking on the platform using NSX.
    • Assist with the day-to-day operations, including keeping systems up to date and investigation and remedy of faults in relation to customer’s VMware virtual environment.
    • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, including systems administration documentation. Communicate best practice to users and provide advice and assistance on using the platform.
    • Assist with the maintenance and development of scripts used for task automation.
    • ​Setup and maintain Windows Desktop and Server and Linux operating systems and on the virtual platform as required.

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • VMware virtual environment, VRA, NSX, Orchestrator, VRO Manager. vRealize Log insight
    • Basic networking design and configuration.
    • Scripting using Python, Powershell
    • Experience with Linux and MS Windows Administration 

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • ITOP 4
    • DESN 4
    • PROG 3
    • PBMG 4

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    ICT Systems Administrator
    (Storage and Backup)        
    STMG 3​​
    ​​ (PUBLISHED 2/06/21)


    RFQ-ASD-83-2021 SOW 3 RE-OPENED
    Role: ICT Systems Administrator (Storage and Backup)
    Major SFIA level: STMG 3
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - CCSPO (DEF7013 Ph4)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT                  
    Start date: On or ASAP after 19 August 2021  
    Term: 12 or 24 months after the commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: Part-time arrangements will not be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    ​Closes: Wednesday 1st December 2021 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    Provision of ICT Systems Administration (Storage and Backup) to enable the efficient sustainment of current infrastructure within a complex environment spanning multiple geographically separated data centres and remote offices.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Perform regular backups and restores on a scheduled basis or as directed 
    • Provide assistance with the management of backup infrastructure
    • Provide support to resolve Service Request and Incident tickets in the Storage and Backup Services queue
    • Work as part of a team to manage incidents, problems, continuous services improvement and workflows to meet deadlines.
    • Provide documentation configuration for allocation of storage, installation and maintenance of storage and backup systems 
    • Engage and liaise with assigned project representatives and other support teams regarding storage and backup deliverables.
    • Perform regular reporting to collect and report on storage utilisation, performance and backup statistics
    • Comply with internal administrative and Standard Operating Procedures.

    Other Skills:
    • Experience in the administration and management of Storage technologies including Block and NAS implementations
    • Experience with Veritas NetBackup; or equivalent technologies
    • Demonstrated experience with Windows Servers and operating systems
    • Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux platforms
    • Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware 

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • STMG 3
    • ITOP 3
    • USUP 3

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with possible travel within Australia.
    ​
    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, between 7am and 7pm unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work. Part time arrangements will not be considered.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    ICT Systems Administrator
     hsin 4​​
    ​​ (PUBLISHED 12/7/21)


    RFQ-ASD-89-2021 SOW 1 RE-OPENED
    Role: ICT Systems Administrator
    Major SFIA level: HSIN 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) 
    Location: Russell Offices                  
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract expiry date: 12 or 24 month contracts will be considered. 
    Part-time arrangements: may be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.

    ​Closes: Monday 1st November 2021 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    ICT System Administrator will be responsible for working under general direction, providing administration, ICT troubleshooting and support to users and their systems, as well as assisting with the sustainment, enhancement and hardware assembly of new ICT capability for the Deployable Services Support Team.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Participate in the development of new ICT capability and system upgrades in accordance with user requirements and technology advancements.
    • Provide technical advice assistance with the sustainment and enhancement of Windows systems.
    • Install, enhance, and maintain existing ICT infrastructure. Including remote management and servicing.
    • Contribute to the development and support of the Windows Desktop SOE, utilising demonstrated skills in automation with Windows PowerShell.
    • Proactively monitor and troubleshoot issues with ICT systems.
    • Develop and support virtualised environments based on VMWare and Hyper-V platforms.
    • Basic ICT network configuration including network security management & configuration, DHCP and print services.
    • Update and produce relevant technical documentation and instructions.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • HSIN 4
    • SYSP 4
    • ITOP 3
    • USUP 3

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.

    Other Features: 
    • Role is Canberra based. There may be a requirement for occasional interstate travel.​

    ​Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, between 7am and 7pm unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work. Part time arrangements may be considered.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    System Administrator
    ITOP 3
    ​​(PUBLISHED 19/7/21)

     
    ​RFQ-ASD-98-2021 SOW 2 RE-OPENED 
    Role: System Administrator
    Major SFIA Level: ITOP 3
    ​Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), (SNO-SPO)
    ​Location: Canberra Region (Russell, Fyshwick, Fairbairn, Brindabella Pk)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: Between 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    Closes:  Monday 1st November 2021
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Administrator.
    The System Administrator is required to provide system administrative support under general direction in a key capability domain responsible for the production and sustainment of digital signals processing and embedded platforms.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Install and configure ICT infrastructure (physical and cloud managed) – this includes servers and/or network devices
    • Improve and maintain reliability of ICT infrastructure – this includes configuration automation, upgrading and patching, monitoring, along with utilising version control systems
    • Transitioning systems and services to corporately managed cloud infrastructure
    • Fault finding and troubleshooting ICT infrastructure in relation to items 1 – 3 of Major Responsibilities
    • Maintain technical documentation in accordance with industry standards.

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Automation tools such as Ansible/Puppet, Packer, Kickstart
    • Network administration – experience configuring routers, switches, DHCP servers
    • Containerisation familiarity
    • Familiarity of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • ITOP 3
    • CFMG 3
    • SYSP 3
    • SINT 2
    • RELM 3
    • PBMG 3
    • PROG 2

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    System Administrator– Multiple Positions 
    ITOP 4
    ​​(PUBLISHED 19/7/21)

     
    ​RFQ-ASD-98-2021 SOW 3 RE-OPENED 
    Role: System Administrator
    Major SFIA Level: ITOP 4
    ​Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), (SNO-SPO)
    ​Location: Canberra Region (Russell, Fyshwick, Fairbairn, Brindabella Pk)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: Between 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    Closes:  Monday 1st November 2021
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Administrator.
    The System Administrator is required to provide system administrative support under general direction in a key capability domain responsible for the production and sustainment of digital signals processing and embedded platforms.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Install and configure ICT infrastructure (physical and cloud managed) – this includes servers and/or network devices
    • Improve and maintain reliability of ICT infrastructure – this includes configuration automation, upgrading and patching, monitoring, along with utilising version control systems
    • Transitioning systems and services to corporately managed cloud infrastructure
    • Fault finding and troubleshooting ICT infrastructure in relation to items 1 – 3 of the Major Responsibilities 
    • Maintain technical documentation in accordance with industry standards

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Automation tools such as Ansible/Puppet, Packer, Kickstart
    • Network administration – experience configuring routers, switches, DHCP servers
    • Containerisation familiarity
    • Familiarity of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. 

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • ITOP 4
    • CFMG 4
    • SYSP 4
    • SINT 3
    • RELM 4
    • PBMG 4
    • PROG 3 

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.