About us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

The opportunity

Join our team and contribute to the World-Class Airborne Early Warning and Control capabilities of the E7A Wedgetail for our esteemed Australian defence customer. We are on the lookout for skilled and experienced Systems Administrators to ensure the effective maintenance and support of ground systems and the seamless integration of any changes in a controlled manner.  The opportunity is located on site at Williamtown, NSW, with limited scope for remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various security, engineering, design, and specialty disciplines
• Work together with Boeing and industry partners to align BDA work methods with best practices.
• Utilize your expertise to troubleshoot issues with IT infrastructure including Hardware, Virtualisation, storage and networking.
• Provide support including, including access and password resets, software updates, and equipment replacements.
• Maintain service patches, antivirus, firewall, software, and drivers in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance cybersecurity.
• Oversee system access control, configuration, backup and recovery, user account management, and data transfers.
• Review and verify data export classifications to ensure compliance with protective marking and logging requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Team Lead or Manager.

 Experience/Qualifications

Essential:

• A Certificate IV in IT, relevant certifications and experience or equivalent is preferred, covering a broad range of relevant skills, including:
• Hardware
• Networking
• Software
• Applications
• Web
• Cybersecurity
• Troubleshooting
• As there are roles at multiple levels, both senior applicants with 5+ years of System Administrator experience, and applicants still early in their career 1-2 with years' experience are encouraged to apply
• Proven Experience in technical problem solving
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements for NV2 security clearance and be willing to disclose relevant information to gain or maintain a NV2 clearance.

Desirable:

• Experience with specific systems such as Virtualization stacks, Windows, Red Hat or Cisco is beneficial, but versatility in IT knowledge is prioritized
• Windows, Linux and VMware systems design and administration
• Experience in delivering/integrating systems within Defence project environments
• Experience with complex IT systems deployed in challenging environments
• A current NV1 or NV2 security clearance.

What's on offer?

We are committed to fostering a culture of growth and development, encouraging our employees to enhance their skills and improve business processes. You will thrive in an environment focused on achieving organizational goals while prioritizing your personal development through both formal and informal learning opportunities.

We value the health and well-being of our employees, offering flexibility to help you balance your career with personal commitments. Your successes and achievements will be celebrated through our formal reward and recognition program, along with employee awards.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence!

Other benefits:

• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning
• Defence leave, First Nation's Cultural Leave, Paid study leave, parental leave
• We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements
• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program

Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan