About us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of Australian aerospace by delivering some of the nation's most important capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.

BDA currently employs more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The Opportunity

BDA is looking for Senior System Administrators in a growing team who will join the Engineering Strategy & Operations team, who are focused on creating Engineering excellence through diversity, culture, and strategic initiatives that will enable the workforce.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Providing technical support to project teams, gathering, communicating and implementing technical requirements.
• Building and administering AWS cloud and on-premises infrastructure, networks and IT services including Windows and Linux environments.
• Troubleshooting and providing solutions to design challenges.
• Producing documentation relevant to the project including design, manuals and test documents.
• System administration ensuring the system meets project and security requirements.

To be successful you will have expertise in some of the below :

•  Previous experience in a role performing system administration of an on-premises or cloud-based network.
• Experience in administering system access controls and configuration controls.
• Familiar with administering either Windows or Linux systems.
• Proficient using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible) to automate system administration tasks and security controls.
• Experience with patching software and firmware.
• Experience implementing security controls and system hardening. Knowledge of managing compliance with relevant security standards such as ISM is desirable.
• An awareness of CI/CD.
• Experience with cloud-based backup and restore process and implementation.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. 

What's on offer?

We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.

We value 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. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.

Other benefits

• Work on cutting edge projects;
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave;
• Salary packaging options available;
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
• Join social and community groups; and
• We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

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.

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