Location:	Brisbane
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1870138
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The Opportunity

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Ambitious innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

As one of the country's leading and preferred defence partners, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is now looking for a Senior Systems Administrator

Opportunities are available at the following locations:

• Brisbane, QLD

To be successful in the role you should demonstrate rock solid sustainment of an ICT environment and be able to quickly identify and resolve complex IT issues.

 Responsibilities

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to oversee the implementation, security, and maintenance of computer systems across test, development, and production environments. This role requires a strong technical background to effectively lead a team while also being hands-on in system hardening and security remediation activities. Experience in the Defence sector will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team responsible for supporting multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux) and hardware platforms (Servers, PCs, Storage).
• Administer virtual servers, with a focus on Hyper-V hosts and Virtual Machine Manager, as well as manage Active Directory, system monitoring, antivirus solutions, firewalls, switches, and system patching.
• Provide daily system administration and organise help desk support to ensure smooth operations.
• Triage tickets and tasks as necessary to prioritize and address issues effectively.
• Conduct fault finding and resolve ad-hoc problems to minimize system downtime.
• Develop supporting documentation and design artifacts based on project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with business stakeholders and project team members to gather and clarify requirements.

Experience/Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge base in some or all of the following areas:

• Proven experience in leading a technical team.
• Proficient in maintaining, administering, and supporting Windows Desktop/Server and Linux systems.
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, particularly Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager.
• Solid skills in storage and networking, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Experience in Identity Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Group Policy configuration and implementation (Active Directory, Federation Services, RSA).
• Familiarity with the Information Security Manual is highly desired.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with automated build software tools, such as Ansible, is a plus.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team while leveraging your technical expertise to enhance system security and performance. If you are passionate about technology and have a proven track record in a similar role, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance - The preferred applicant will be required to successfully undergo the security clearance vetting process at the NEGATIVE VETTING 2 level. The preferred applicant MUST be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and MUST have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, in line with AGSVA requirements.

About Us

BDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent to be part of an organisation that promotes a safe workplace environment.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Global opportunities

Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

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