Battlespace Systems Administrator

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• Work on a variety of exciting programs to keep Australia safe.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge Space Domain Awareness capabilities.
• Use new and emerging technologies to solve complex problems.

Raytheon Australia works closely with the Australian Defence Force as its trusted capability partner to deliver some of the most complex and ground-breaking engineering and technology projects in the country.

Right now, we are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking a bright and energised Battlespace System Administrator to join our inspired team.

In this role, you will contribute to the critical outcomes of the Australian Defence Force by delivering complex, state-of-the-art programs designed to keep Australia safe.

Working across multiple operating systems, Windows, Linux and Unix the Battlespace Administrator is a critical role for ensuring the continued operation of the Battlespace Surveillance Centre (BSC) at the RAAF Edinburgh base.  This includes managing and maintaining mission system services, performing day-to-day operational and administrative tasks, monitoring system availability and capacity, incident management, problem diagnoses and resolution, backups/patch management and cyber security while complying with change management procedures and working in a defence environment.

Your hours of work shall average 38 hours per week over a defined work cycle, including days & nights on 7 work days, followed by 7 days off (rotating days and nights) 

We offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle. Playing a key role in key projects is just one of the many reasons why it’s great to work at Raytheon Australia.

The Battlespace System Administrator can look forward to the following essential elements in this exciting role:

• Provides the technical operations for BSC’s complex IT server and communication solutions that comply with Raytheon and Defence technical standards and security policies.
• Manages system accounts, permissions and directory operations and ensure service delivery staff have the necessary up-to-date information for account administration activities.
• Provides the technical input into the development and maintenance of Disaster Recovery Plans & Business Continuity Plans for server and communication infrastructure.
• Monitors system performance.
• Manages software installation, configuration and updates for operating systems, firmware, and software applications including security updates as directed by configuration management authority.
• Performs system and network configuration maintenance.
• Manages backup and recovery protocols.
• Installs and manages firewall and intrusion-detection monitoring systems.
• Manages backup system to safeguard critical data collection.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting and network problem resolution in coordination with maintainers.
• Coordinates with and provides support for depot-level maintenance actions.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant Certificate IV/Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience in a Systems Administration 2nd / 3rd Level support role (UNIX, Linux and Microsoft).
• Experience in monitoring a complex IT environment.
• Experience in diagnosing networking fault.
• Preferably hold a number of relevant industry qualifications such as:
  • DoD approved 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certifications.
  • Microsoft Certified System Associate (MSCA).
  • Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA).
  • Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA).
  • Security (CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security).

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 Security Clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

This position is your opportunity to demonstrate real leadership by having the freedom to make decisions, own the outcome and drive the delivery of programs critical to Australian Defence Force missions.

That’s why at Raytheon Australia, we say ‘we do great work and its great to workhere’. It’s as simple as that.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career access your next mission now by clicking on the apply button below or contact us at careersraytheon.com.au 

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