Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Associate Platforms Engineer | Sydney

Apply now Job no: 504342
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: IT/Technology

About the ABC
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories.
With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at
About the role
As a Platforms Engineer, you will support, maintain, and develop the Hosting Platforms Computing environments and their associated management tools that aligns with ABC strategy and supports the achievement of Enterprise Technology and Platforms objectives.
This role is suitable for an early-mid career engineer looking to deepen their experience and knowledge in an enterprise environment.
There is a volunteer on-call component to this position which means our ideal candidate is based in Sydney.
Key responsibilities
Operate and maintain applications and services provided by the Compute Platforms team, including Windows Server products e.g., Microsoft Windows Server operating system environments, Active Directory, VMWare ESXi and Cisco UCS Compute platform, as well as Unix server operating systems as needed.

Support clients in the effective utilisation of Windows & Unix Server platforms by responding to moderately complex incidents and requests in a timely manner.

Collaborate with the ABC project development and support teams to assist them with deploying and consuming solutions provided by the team, both on-premises or in the cloud.

Under general direction improve system reliability, quality, and security through monitoring, reporting and fault resolution on supported platforms.

Maintain detailed technical knowledge of ABC Windows Server & Unix platform systems and services; and assist in creating and maintaining support documentation.

About you
Significant experience in the support and administration of Windows Server and/or Unix Server environments.

Experience in the proficient management and support of the following (at least three):
Active Directory/Group Policy/DNS/DHCP
VMware vSphere environments
Microsoft Server OS build processes, including image-based deployment methodologies
Cloud (IaaS) experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Server Clustering (MSCS)
AD Certificate Services
Endpoint Management Suites such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
RedHat Linux v7 & v8
Ubuntu
Sound understanding with common scripting languages for system administration such as Python, Java, Bash/Shell script, PowerShell, or PHP.

Familiarity with IP networking concepts such as subnet masks and routing table entries.

Proficient problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and solve moderately complex technical problems encountered on the job.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to work in a team and convey ideas and information in a clear, concise, and positive manner to a range of different stakeholders.

For further information on this position please contact Brett Whyte, Digital Talent Acquisition Lead via email
Note: Your application and CV will only be considered if received through ABC's job application portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
For more information on inclusive employee networks within the ABC please refer to Life Page on ABC LinkedIn.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

Apply now Job no: 504342
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: IT/Technology

About the ABC
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories.
With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at
About the role
As a Platforms Engineer, you will support, maintain, and develop the Hosting Platforms Computing environments and their associated management tools that aligns with ABC strategy and supports the achievement of Enterprise Technology and Platforms objectives.
This role is suitable for an early-mid career engineer looking to deepen their experience and knowledge in an enterprise environment.
There is a volunteer on-call component to this position which means our ideal candidate is based in Sydney.
Key responsibilities
Operate and maintain applications and services provided by the Compute Platforms team, including Windows Server products e.g., Microsoft Windows Server operating system environments, Active Directory, VMWare ESXi and Cisco UCS Compute platform, as well as Unix server operating systems as needed.

Support clients in the effective utilisation of Windows & Unix Server platforms by responding to moderately complex incidents and requests in a timely manner.

Collaborate with the ABC project development and support teams to assist them with deploying and consuming solutions provided by the team, both on-premises or in the cloud.

Under general direction improve system reliability, quality, and security through monitoring, reporting and fault resolution on supported platforms.

Maintain detailed technical knowledge of ABC Windows Server & Unix platform systems and services; and assist in creating and maintaining support documentation.

About you
Significant experience in the support and administration of Windows Server and/or Unix Server environments.

Experience in the proficient management and support of the following (at least three):
Active Directory/Group Policy/DNS/DHCP
VMware vSphere environments
Microsoft Server OS build processes, including image-based deployment methodologies
Cloud (IaaS) experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Server Clustering (MSCS)
AD Certificate Services
Endpoint Management Suites such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
RedHat Linux v7 & v8
Ubuntu
Sound understanding with common scripting languages for system administration such as Python, Java, Bash/Shell script, PowerShell, or PHP.

Familiarity with IP networking concepts such as subnet masks and routing table entries.

Proficient problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and solve moderately complex technical problems encountered on the job.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to work in a team and convey ideas and information in a clear, concise, and positive manner to a range of different stakeholders.

For further information on this position please contact Brett Whyte, Digital Talent Acquisition Lead via email
Note: Your application and CV will only be considered if received through ABC's job application portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
For more information on inclusive employee networks within the ABC please refer to Life Page on ABC LinkedIn.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

Advertised: 11 Nov 2024 10:15 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Nov 2024 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr