System Administrator (Linux)   
    HWDE 5
    ​​ (PUBLISHED 29/11/21)


    RFQ-ASD-149-2021 SOW 1 
    Role: System Administrator (Linux)
    Major SFIA level: HWDE 5 
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)- (ACSC)
    Location: Russell or Brindabella Park                  
    Start date: ASAP
    Term: up to 24 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    ​Closes: Monday 21st February 2022 2PM
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    The System Administrator is responsible for complex activities and tasks relating to design, development, integration, configuration, hardening, and documentation of Cyber Security Systems. The System Administrator will lead and conduct these activities whilst working cohesively and flexibly with related stakeholders to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Identify the hardware and software system requirements for Cyber Security systems;  

      Design Cyber Security systems in accordance with agreed enterprise technology stack and design patterns;
       
      Ensure that hardware designs balance functional, service quality, security, systems management and sustainability requirements;

      Contribute to enterprise technology selection policies.
    • Lead Linux systems administration team supporting Operating System installation, configuration, integration, hardening, software and patch management and documentation of Cyber Security System.
    • Design, develop and maintain all system tools for all scripts and automation processes and monitor system capacity and usage.
    • Identify and analyse system performance issues, and work in close coordination with related stakeholders to recommend and implement remediation actions.
    • Identify any configuration discrepancies in the system, assess security risks, and implement solutions by adhering to security standards.

    Other Skills:
    • Knowledge and experience in Authentication and Authorisation technologies.
    • Understanding of various protocols (i.e. DNS, DHCP, NTP) and proxies (i.e. web proxies). 
    • General network knowledge and experience an advantage.
    • Experience in the following technologies:
    • Software defined storage technologies (i.e. CEPH).
    • Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS, e.g. Red Hat OpenStack, AWS);
    • Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS, e.g. Red Hat Open Shift);
    • Containers (e.g. Docker) technologies;
    • Kubernetes;
    • Splunk;
    • Elastic Search (ES).

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • HWDE 5
    • HSIN 5
    • SYSP 5
    • SINT 5

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. 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. ​

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of eight hours per day between 7 am and 7 pm, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30-minute break after five 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 (Multiple)   
    HWDE 4
    ​​ (PUBLISHED 13/1/22)


    RFQ-ASD-05-2022 SOW 1 
    Role: System Administrator (Multiple)
    Major SFIA level: HWDE 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Brindabella Park                  
    Start date: on or after 1 July 2022
    Term: up to 24 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    ​Closes: Wednesday 3rd February 2022 2PM
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    The System Administrator is responsible for complex activities and tasks relating to design, development, integration, configuration, hardening, and documentation of Cyber Security Systems. The System Administrator will conduct these activities whilst working cohesively and flexibly with related stakeholders to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Design, install and maintain all server hardware and software systems.
    • Conduct Linux systems administration including Operating System installation, configuration, integration, hardening, software and patch management and documentation of Cyber Security Capability.
    • System patching including Red Hat Ansible, Red Hat Satellite automation, configuration management and deployment tools.
    • Design, develop and maintain all system tools for all scripts and automation processes and monitor system capacity and usage.
    • Identify and analyse system performance issues, and work in close coordination with related stakeholders to recommend and implement remediation actions.
    • Identify any configuration discrepancies in the system, assess security risks, and implement solutions by adhering to security standards.

    Other Skills:
    • Knowledge and experience in Authentication and Authorisation technologies (experience with Red Hat IPA is preferred).
    • Understanding of various protocols (i.e. DNS, DHCP, NTP) and proxies (i.e. web proxies). 
    • Experience in one of the following preferred technologies:
      • Software defined storage technologies (i.e. CEPH).
      • Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS, e.g. Red Hat OpenStack, AWS);
      • Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS, e.g. Red Hat Open Shift);
      • Containers (e.g. Docker) technologies;
      • Splunk;
      • Elastic Search (ES).

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • HWDE 4
    • HSIN 4
    • SYSP 4
    • SINT 4

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. 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. ​

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of eight hours per day between 7 am and 7 pm, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30-minute break after five 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 (Linux)   
    HWDE 5
    ​​ (PUBLISHED 14/01/2022)


    RFQ-ASD-06-2022 SOW 1 
    Role: System Administrator (Linux)
    Major SFIA level: HWDE 5 
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell/Brindabella Park                  
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2022
    Term: up to 24 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    ​Closes: Friday 3rd February 2022 2PM
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    The System Administrator is responsible for complex activities and tasks relating to design, development, integration, configuration, hardening, and documentation of Cyber Security Systems. The System Administrator will lead and conduct these activities whilst working cohesively and flexibly with related stakeholders to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Identify the hardware and software system requirements for Cyber Security systems;  

      Design Cyber Security systems in accordance with agreed enterprise technology stack and design patterns;
       
      Ensure that hardware designs balance functional, service quality, security, systems management and sustainability requirements;

      Contribute to enterprise technology selection policies.
    • Lead Linux systems administration team supporting Operating System installation, configuration, integration, hardening, software and patch management and documentation of Cyber Security System.
    • Design, develop and maintain all system tools for all scripts and automation processes and monitor system capacity and usage.
    • Identify and analyse system performance issues, and work in close coordination with related stakeholders to recommend and implement remediation actions.
    • Identify any configuration discrepancies in the system, assess security risks, and implement solutions by adhering to security standards.

    Other Skills:
    • Knowledge and experience in Authentication and Authorisation technologies.
    • Understanding of various protocols (i.e. DNS, DHCP, NTP) and proxies (i.e. web proxies).
    • General network knowledge and experience an advantage.
    • Experience in the following technologies:
      • Software defined storage technologies (i.e. CEPH).
      • Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS, e.g. Red Hat OpenStack, AWS);
      • Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS, e.g. Red Hat Open Shift);
      • Containers (e.g. Docker) technologies;
      • Kubernetes;
      • Splunk;
      • Elastic Search (ES).

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • HWDE 5
    • HSIN 5
    • SYSP 5
    • SINT 5

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.

    Other Features: ​The role is primarily Canberra based, with minimal travel, however the ability to self-transport between local sites in the most efficient means is required. There may be some domestic travel required.

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of eight hours per day between 7 am and 7 pm, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30-minute break after five 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.

    ICT System Administrator
    ITSP 5
    ​​ (PUBLISHED 17/01/2022)


    RFQ-ASD-46-2022 SOW 1 
    Role: ICT System Administrator 
    Major SFIA level: ITSP 5 
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices               
    Start date: On 15 June 2022 or as negotiated
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    ​Closes: Monday 7th February 2022 2PM
    ​ 
    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:
    • Provide the technical direction for installation, configuration, security, sustainment and enhancement of Microsoft technologies enabling delivery of services to ICT platforms utilising Commonwealth approved designs.
    • Provide leadership and direction to ensuring integration and consistency of supported environments, technologies and services, maintaining and applying knowledge, experience and skills to meet ASD’s capability needs.
    • Apply technical knowledge and industry best practice to a customer focused, security enabled global ICT platform, with focus on optimising system performance, integrity and security.
    • Lead and provide advice on 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).
    • Provide specialist, professional and technical expertise, providing SME level engagement and liaison with assigned Capability Delivery and Planning resources regarding ICT deliverables.
    • Provide high level of Stakeholder engagement and liaison with customers. Ensure user requirements are delivered against, and within specified Service Level Agreements.
    • Provide strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders as well as leading and assuming accountability for work programs that have strategic or operational significance.

    Other Skills:
    • N/A

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • ITSP 5
    • SYSP 5
    • USUP 5

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. 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 eight hours per day between 7 am and 7 pm, unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30-minute break after five 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.