Estimated start date: Sunday, 10 November 2024Initial contract duration: 8 Months to 30 June 2025Extension term: 12 monthsLocation of work: SAWorking arrangements: This engagement requires full onsite-availability. See below for further information.Security clearance: Engaged personnel must hold a current or reinstateable security clearance at a minimum level of Negative Vetting 2 (NV2)Our client is seeking a talented network architect and administrator with specialist skills in a wide range of domains. This role will provide an exciting opportunity to design and implement a highly secure, standalone network using cutting-edge approaches such as software-designed infrastructure to facilitate the deployment and management of network services. This network will employ both Linux and Windows Servers and Desktops to support DSTG's expanding modelling and simulation requirements.What you will bring:Sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to work productively and collaboratively as a member of a team;The ability to develop strong working relationships across multiple business areas and recommend or co-ordinate efforts to deliver fit-for-purpose and timely outcomes;Contribute positively to the outcomes of highly functional teams;Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both colleagues and clients at multiple organisational levels;Well-developed internal and external customer relationship management skills;Demonstrated effective written, verbal communication, effective listening and problem-solving skills;Ability to respond positively to challenging work and deadlines;Developed proficiency in time management, including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple concurrent tasks;Proficient in troubleshooting, investigation and reverse engineering of complex and undocumented systems.Highly Desirable Criteria:Demonstrated experience with Linux administration. RedHat experience preferred.Demonstrated experience in both Windows Server and Desktop administration – Active Directory, Group Policy, Account management, Powershell, WSUS, system patching.Demonstrated experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.Demonstrated experience with configuration-as-code tools such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef.Demonstrated experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker, Podman.Demonstrated experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift.Demonstrated experience using version control systems such as git.Demonstrated experience designing highly secure networks in consultation with the ISM or NIST 800 series publications and developing security governance documentation to support engagement with and accreditation by relevant ICT authorities.Demonstrated experience establishing GitOps workflows for network administration and continuous integration pipelines.Software development experience or experience developing scripts to automate system administration tasks, with languages such as Bash, Python and Powershell would be highly beneficial.Demonstrated experience managing network services such as Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers and/or Storage Attached Networks (SANs).Demonstrated experience managing virtualisation technologies such as VMWare, Nutanix, Proxmox or Xen.Demonstrated experience deploying and managing software development support services such as Artifactory, GitLab, HashiCorp Vault, etc.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.To apply please click apply or call Sofia Moran on 03 8628 2104 for a confidential discussion.About the jobContract Type: TemporarySpecialism: Information TechnologyCome join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.
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