System Administrator - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
    ​DESN 5
    ​(Published 15/11/23)

    RFQ-ASD-174-2023 SOW 1
    Role: System Administrator - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
    Major SFIA Level: DESN 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell/Fyshwick
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract Expiry: 12 Months up to 30JUN25
    Clearance: TSPV

    Closes: Wednesday, 6th December 2023 at 2pm 

    Role Description:
    CICDS Branch within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to support ASD’s Signals Intelligence and Offensive Cyber Capabilities. These capabilities consists of a combination of:
    • Delivery of new capability under the REDSPICE program,
    • Delivery of ASD's major capability programs and,
    • Enhancing and modernising existing capabilities.
    To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Administrator.

    The System Administrator will be responsible for working under direction as a member of a team responsible for developing bespoke system/software solutions, integration, documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment.
    The role will need very high level system administration skills and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Work as a leading technical member of an integrated technical and non-technical team.
    • Assist with the planning and prioritisation of activities and tasks, applying technical expertise and advice on aspects of system development and integration.
    • Contribute to and support leadership efforts to improve engineering processes, and solution architecture.
    • Take responsibility for the development of systems using a variety of technologies and development environments, to ensure it meets business requirements.
    • Develop solutions in line with the DevSecOps principles to critically evaluate and understand security. 
    • Identify system interdependencies and liaise with other system stakeholders to resolve conflict and coordinate integrated solutions.
    • Work as a leading member of an integrated Agile team.
    • Document technical processes.
    • Develop a schedule of work and report on progress.

    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrate experience in Python, including knowledge of common design patterns and language standards
    • Demonstrate experience with Linux System Administration 
    • Demonstrate a strong foundation of networking fundamentals.
    • Demonstrate experience in consuming/using self-hosted cloud solutions, preferably OpenStack.
    • Demonstrate experience with infrastructure automation such as Terraform and Ansible
    • Demonstrate knowledge/experience in system monitoring/observability. Preferably having experience with Prometheus and Wazuh.

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • DESN 5
    • PROG 4
    • ITOP 4
    • PBMG 4
    • ASUP 4

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

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work.

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

    ict windows systems administrator
    sysp 4
    ​(Published 07/09/23)

    ​RFQ-ASD-70-2023 SOW 1 Re-Opened
    Role:     ICT Windows Systems Administrator
    Major SFIA level: SYSP 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell (Canberra). Potential in Melbourne and/or Brisbane 
    Start date: ASAP
    Initial Term: Contract terms between 12 & 24 months will be considered
    Part time arrangements: Will be considered​
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    ​Closes: Friday, 15th of December 2023 at 2pm
    PLEASE NOTE, as this is a re-opened role the RFQ submission will be evaluated upon receipt and may be closed at any time as soon as a suitable candidate is identified by the business area. As such, we strongly recommend you provide a response to the RFQ as soon as possible.

    Role Description:
    The Project Manager will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with excellent communication skills who is confident to break down large projects into discrete work packages from concept to delivery, for a diverse range of customers.

    The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning and implementation of projects, including defining the scope and requirements, developing plans and schedules, managing the project’s budget, overseeing and planning resource allocation and work packages, managing risks and issues and communicating formally and informally on the project’s progress. ASD seeks Project Managers who can think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Administer, monitor and maintain, complex Microsoft technologies. Provide advance skills in delivery of services to ICT platforms utilising Commonwealth approved designs.
    • Manage capabilities that maintain the Standard Operating Environment (SOE) while monitoring the environment.
    • Develop, maintain and perform operational procedures and document changes to ensure operational tasks are performed reliably and consistently to reduce the risk of unplanned outages
    • Provide administration with focus on scripted cross forest object migration, planning and coordination.
    • Install, maintain, decommission and support MS Windows Sever 2016, 2019 and 2022.

    Other Skills:
    • Experience in the successful delivery of complex ICT outcomes across an Enterprise.
    • Proven experience in Windows system administration along with its roles and features.
    • Demonstrated experience and understanding of ITIL processes and procedures is considered advantageous

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • SYSP 4
    • ITOP 4
    • USUP 4

    Other Features: 
    • Role is Canberra based. There may be a requirement for occasional interstate travel.
    • There will be a requirement to undertake occasional planned work outside the core hours, preferably during a maintenance window.
    • Will consider Melbourne or Brisbane based applicants. There may be a requirement for occasional interstate travel.
    ​
    ​​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. 

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work.

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

    ICT Systems Administrator - Microsoft Technologies 
    ITOP 4
    ​(Published 08/11/23)

    RFQ-ASD-154-2023 SOW 1 Re-Opened
    Role:     ICT Systems Administrator - Microsoft Technologies 
    Major SFIA level: ITOP 4
    ​    Location: Russell Offices, Canberra
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Start date: On or after 1 January 2024 as negotiated
    Initial Term: 12 or up 18 months from commencement
    Part time arrangements: Will be considered​
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    ​Closes: Friday, 15th of December 2023 at 2pm
    PLEASE NOTE, as this is a re-opened role the RFQ submission will be evaluated upon receipt and may be closed at any time as soon as a suitable candidate is identified by the business area. As such, we strongly recommend you provide a response to the RFQ as soon as possible.

    Role Description:
    Provision of ICT System Administration services enabling the delivery of sustainment, deployment and support of minor projects in the Endpoint Services Section of Technology Services Branch.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Install, configure, secure, sustain and enhance Microsoft technologies enabling delivery of services to ICT platforms utilising Commonwealth approved designs.
    • Provide technical direction in the Management and deployment of fixed and mobile workstation fleets at an Enterprise scale.
    • Work as part of a team to manage incidents, problems, continuous service improvement and workflows to meet deadlines.
    • Contribute technical knowledge and industry best practice to a customer focused, security enabled global ICT platform, with focus on optimising system performance, integrity and security.
    • Contribute to the development and support of the Windows Desktop SOE utilising demonstrated skills in system automation, Windows PowerShell, System Centre Orchestrator and Service Management Automation (SMA).
    • Develop and support a VMware VDI environment.
    • Provide technical advice, engage and liaise with assigned Capability Delivery and Planning resources regarding ICT deliverables.
    • Engage and liaise with customers to ensure user requirements are delivered against, and within specified Service Level Agreements.
    • Provide technical advice and assistance in the delivery of business intelligence activities for the enterprise using modern DevOps methodologies.
    • Transfer technical knowledge through production and update of relevant technical documentation and instructions and mentoring other staff members.

    Other Skills:
    • N/A

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • ITOP 4
    • SYSP 4
    • USUP 4

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

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work.

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

    ICT Systems Administrator - Desktop Support Engineer
    HSIN 4
    ​(Published 08/11/23)

    RFQ-ASD-154-2023 SOW 2 Re-Opened
    Role:     ICT Systems Administrator - Desktop Support Engineer
    Major SFIA level: HSIN 4
    ​    Location: Russell Offices, Canberra
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Start date: On or after 1 January 2024 as negotiated
    Initial Term: 12 or up 18 months from commencement
    Part time arrangements: Will be considered​
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    ​Closes: Friday, 15th of December 2023 at 2pm
    PLEASE NOTE, as this is a re-opened role the RFQ submission will be evaluated upon receipt and may be closed at any time as soon as a suitable candidate is identified by the business area. As such, we strongly recommend you provide a response to the RFQ as soon as possible.

    Role Description:
    ICT Desktop Support Engineer will be responsible for working under general direction for the Deployable Support team, providing ICT troubleshooting and support to deployed users and their systems, as well as assisting with the sustainment, enhancement and hardware assembly of new deployable capability

    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, sustain, enhance, support and maintain Deployable ICT devices. Including assistance with the building of new deployable capability.
    • Basic network configuration including switch port configuration, network based security management configuration, DHCP and print services.
    • Troubleshoot issues with Deployable ICT devices and systems.
    • Manage incidents, problems, continuous service improvement and workflows to meet deadlines.
    • Engage and liaise with customers to ensure their requirements are investigated and met.
    • Transfer technical knowledge through production and update of relevant technical documentation and instructions and mentoring other staff members.

    Other Skills:
    • N/A

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • HSIN 4
    • ITOP 3
    • USUP 3
    • CSMG 3

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

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work.

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

    ICT Systems Administrator - Application Packaging
    ASUP 4
    ​(Published 08/11/23)

    RFQ-ASD-154-2023 SOW 3 Re-Opened
    Role:     ICT Systems Administrator - Application Packaging
    Major SFIA level: ASUP 4
    ​    Location: Russell Offices, Canberra
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Start date: On or after 1 January 2024 as negotiated
    Initial Term: 12 or up 18 months from commencement
    Part time arrangements: Will be considered​
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    ​Closes: Friday, 15th of December 2023 at 2pm
    PLEASE NOTE, as this is a re-opened role the RFQ submission will be evaluated upon receipt and may be closed at any time as soon as a suitable candidate is identified by the business area. As such, we strongly recommend you provide a response to the RFQ as soon as possible.

    Role Description:
    The Endpoint Services Section within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) requires ICT System Administrators to maintain application support processes, and check that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. ICT System Administrators use application management software and tools to investigate issues, collect performance statistics and create reports.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Use application management software and tools to investigate issues.
    • Investigate and coordinate the resolution of potential and actual service problems around system software.
    • Install, test and advise on the correct use of new versions of system software including those within a VDI environment.
    • Work as part of a team to ensure ICT hardware configuration and type is appropriate for application support and functional operations.
    • Transfer technical knowledge through preparation and maintenance of application support processes and mentoring other staff members.
    • Collect performance and usage statistics on applications for reporting.
    • Work as part of a team to manage incidents, problems, continuous service improvement and workflows to meet deadlines.
    • Contribute technical knowledge and industry best practice to a customer focused, security enabled global ICT platform.
    • Engage and liaise with assigned Project Management Office resources regarding ICT deliverables.
    • Engage and liaise with customers of capabilities to ensure user stories are delivered against.
    • Draft, review and maintain standard operating procedures, knowledge base articles and other relevant documentation.
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.

    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in application packaging within a VDI environment and using deployment technologies like AppV or AppVolumes.
    • Demonstrated experience in System Center Configuration Manager.
    • An understanding of modern scripting practices and languages to automate process, gather information and resolve common issues.

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • ASUP 4
    • SYSP 4

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

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work.

    ​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 27/11/23)

    RFQ-ASD-176-2023 SOW 4 Re-Opened
    Role: System Administrator - Multiple Positions
    Major SFIA Level: ITOP 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Canberra, ACT
    Start date: ASAP
    Initial Term: 30 June 2025
    Part time arrangements: Will not be considered​
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    Closes: Monday, 18th of December 2023 at 2pm
    ​    Please note, as this is a re-opened role the RFQ may be closed at any time as soon as a suitable candidate is identified by the business area. As such, we strongly recommend you provide a response to the RFQ (see submission below) as soon as possible.

    Role Description:
    Mission Data Division (MD) 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 manage servers and associated networking hardware and software and will have a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Install, configure and maintain servers and associated networking hardware and software applying specialist bodies of knowledge
    • Monitor system performance and security. Use substantial discretion when identifying and responding to complex issues, and responding to user requests and incidents.
    • Enable the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures and shares knowledge and experience to help others.

    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in RedHat Enterprise Linux or similar Linux distributions.
    • Experience with a range of ICT hardware including servers and network appliances. 
    • Experience with virtual/cloud computing.
    • Experience in IT system sustainment operations.
    • Desirable skills and knowledge include: 
      • ICT system security including cryptographic technologies; 
      • Administration of database software such as Oracle Database and MongoDB; and 
      • Network security products including firewalls and IDS/IPS devices
      • AWS
      • Hadoop

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • ITOP 4
    • SYSP 4

    Other Features: 
    • This role is Canberra based, however interstate candidates are encouraged to apply, and will be considered. The Agency will consider and negotiate offsite (work from anywhere) working arrangements on a case by case basis.
    ​
    ​​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. 

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work.

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