How to apply
Email *******@ with an attached current CV with a brief outline (no more than 300 words) about how you meet the above criteria and how you believe you can contribute to our team.
About the role
DL Communications is seeking a suitably experienced ICT Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team in Canberra, ACT or Rockingham, WA. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing and maintaining secure systems to support our Defence customer. The position is available for an immediate start.
The successful candidate will be required to operate autonomously and be self-driven in maintaining ISM/Essential 8 controls. They will be required to produce well-articulated and detailed documentation to support the system. Throughout the engagement, the successful candidate will be required to provide support to an operational Defence site.
Whilst a candidate’s attitude and capability to learn new skills in a challenging environment such as Defence is important, preference will be given to someone who possesses as many of the following as possible:
* Previous experience as a systems administrator or help desk role
* Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Solid networking understanding, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and switching, VLAN configuration and firewall policies.
* Experience in network/system security, securing Windows and Linux systems in line with Essential 8 and ISM controls.
* Expertise in Windows Server Virtualisation (Hyper-V)
* Expertise in on-premise environments using Active Directory, Certificate Authority, Exchange, Microsoft SQL, WSUS, WDAC and AppLocker
* Knowledge of Juniper firewalls, routers, and switch configuration
* Experience in implementing network backup solutions.
* Understanding of network vulnerability scanners, Antivirus deployment, log analysis software is highly desirable.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare and present concise reports, briefings and updates.
* Experience working within a Defence or government industry.
* Experience with Microsoft Intune
It is essential that you have a minimum 3 years demonstrated experience of computer system architecture, systems administration, or network design. A broad understanding of Dell server hardware and system hardening and an ability to adapt to new systems is highly desired. This position may require out of hours support when required.
This position is Canberra-based, however, applicants based in Western Australia may be considered. Some interstate travel may be required. Due to the required work on a Defence establishment, an Australian Defence security clearance will be needed, which includes the requirement to hold Australian citizenship.
Minimum Requirements
* Candidates will be required to hold and maintain a TSPV security clearance.
* Candidates must be an Australian Citizen.
* Candidates will be required to undergo an Australian National Police Clearance check.
* Candidates will be required to hold a C class licence
Please Note: You must be an Australian Citizen with a current NV2 or TSPV clearance, or an NV2 or TSPV clearance that has been held in the past 12 months. Your application will not be considered otherwise.
Defence Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Us
DL Communications is a small business focused on supporting the needs of its Defence clients across Australia. Our small team is highly capable and adaptive to the needs of our client, going beyond what is required to ensure solutions both meet and exceed the client’s requirements.