Location:	RAAF Base Amberley
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1789460B
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The Opportunity -

In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control, and combat platforms in the world.

BDA is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator. In this role you will support and deliver ICT systems administration for the FA/18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft, as part of the Air Combat Electronic Attack Sustainment Program

This role is based at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.

As a Senior Systems Administrator within BDA, you will

• Support multiple software systems to build a key BDA software development environment;
• Collaborate with systems and software engineers throughout the engineering lifecycle to meet design & support requirements;
• create and maintain documentation of the environment's configuration and operational processes;
• Act as an engaging facilitator, bringing out the best in team members with varying levels of experience;
• Collaborate and communicate across a multi-disciplined work environment to deliver robust outcomes for the Super Hornet and Growler capability.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Prior experience across multiple IT disciplines ideally with 3+ years' experience in similar roles;
• Experience dealing with classified Defence environments;
• High level communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Ability & Willingness to gain up to Secret (Negative Vetting 1) Security Clearance with the option to go to Top Secret (Negative Vetting 2);
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with business, technical stakeholders, senior management and project team members;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to a broad and diverse audience;
• Experience dealing with classified Defence environments;
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Desirable Skills:

• Hyper-V/VMware and enterprise storage.
• Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop.
• Oracle and/or SQL Database administration and scripting.
• Microsoft SCCM/SOE configuration and management.
• Cyber Security with exposure to and/or familiarity with the ISM/PSPF Frameworks.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.