Main characteristics
- Company
- Ignite
- Category
- Information & Communication Technology
Job summary
Our client - a federal government department - is seeking to contract an experienced system administrator. Our client leads Australian Governments efforts to improve cyber security. They are part of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) with the purpose of making Australia the most secure place to connect online, and they have ongoing requirement for multiple System Administrators to provide support to various ICT systems and Cyber projects within an integrated workforce. This is a unique opportunity for experienced System Administrators to join and contribute to the Australian Governments efforts to improve cyber security.It is a contract job for 12 months with the option of another 2 * 12 months extensions. The job offers very good hourly/daily rates.
Roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Conduct VMWare, Windows and Linux systems administration including Operating System installation, configuration, integration, hardening, software and patch managementDocumentation of ICT systems including configuration managementInstall, maintain, or decommission ICT capability hardware and software as requiredMonitor and manage ICT system capacity and usageIdentify and analyse system issues and work in close coordination with relevant stakeholders to recommend and implement remediation actionsCreate and maintain system documentation and support proceduresIdentify any configuration discrepancies, assess security risks, and implement solutions in accordance with security standards. Key knowledge and experience areas include:
Linux, Cloud, network, and security administration including design, planning, implementation, hardening and maintaining and sustaining of ICT systemsOperational experience covering operating system installation, system configuration, integration, hardening, software, and patch management (includes use of automation, configuration management and deployment tools)Must be an Australian citizen for security clerance purposes. Non-Australians, kindly excuse. Identification, analysis and resolution of system performance issues and system documentationIf you are keen and available, please email latest version of your CV to [email protected] . Otherwise, kindly refer someone for the role and win a referral fee.