System Administrator

⁠⁠⁠The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) leads the Australian Government’s efforts to improve cyber security. We are part of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and our role is to help make Australia the most secure place to connect online.

ASD has an ongoing requirement for multiple System Administrators to work in support of various ICT systems and Cyber projects within an integrated workforce. This is a unique opportunity for experienced System Administrators to join ASD and contribute to the Australian Government’s efforts to improve cyber security.

Indicative duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct VMWare, Windows and Linux systems administration including Operating System installation, configuration, integration, hardening, software and patch management
• Documentation of ICT systems including configuration management
• Install, maintain or decommission ICT capability hardware and software as required
• Monitor and manage ICT system capacity and usage
• Identify and analyse system issues and work in close coordination with relevant stakeholders to recommend and implement remediation actions
• Create and maintain system documentation and support procedures
• Identify any configuration discrepancies, assess security risks, and implement solutions in accordance with security standards.

Key knowledge and experience areas include:

• Linux, Cloud, network and security administration including design, planning, implementation, hardening and maintaining and sustaining of ICT systems
• Operational experience covering operating system installation, system configuration, integration, hardening, software and patch management (includes use of automation, configuration management and deployment tools)
• Identification, analysis and resolution of system performance issues and
• system documentation