System Administrator

Please respond to the job if you are an Australian Citizen and residing in Australia with ability to obtain NV1 Clearance. Australian Citizen, Ability to obtain NV1 Clearance, Canberra, Offsite role. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) leads the Australian Governments 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 Governments 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 Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission 1. Demonstrated experience and proven skills in design, planning, implementation, hardening and maintaining and sustaining one or more of the following technology domains; Linux Systems administration Cloud Systems administration Network and security administration 2. Demonstrated operational experience in: 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. 3. Proven self-management and communication skills in an ICT technical role including: proven ability to work as a productive member of a team using DevOps and agile methods strong time management and self organisation skills ability to identify and engage effectively with stakeholders contribute to or conduct technical workshops, design reviews and meetings providing clear and concise advice 1. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in one or more of; OS hardening, IdAM solutions, system architecture or security analysis. 2. Experience in one or more of the following technologies: Authentication and Authorisation system and network protocols (e.g. DNS, DHCP, NTP, SSH, ) and proxies (i.e. web proxies). Threat Intelligence or SIEM platforms; Cloud Infrastructure (Public, Private, Hybrid); Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes); Software defined storage (CEPH, Object Storage) Software Development (Python, Java) Big Data solutions (data capture, data storage, data analysis, search, sharing, transfer, visualization, querying, updating, machine learning, predictive modelling/analysis) Required Skills: Remediation Authentication Visualization Intelligence Search Analysis Big Data VMware DevOps Kubernetes Machine Learning Reviews Workshops Storage Architecture Docker Automation Infrastructure Software Development Data Analysis Integration Time Management Security Linux Windows Python Administration Documentation Software Java Planning Design Communication Management #J-18808-Ljbffr