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Base pay range
A$126,857.00/yr - A$143,093.00/yr
The Role
Infrastructure Engineers will be responsible for planning, deploying and maintaining a range of diverse hardware in a complex ICT system. Informed by their knowledge of Technical/ICT solutions, they will be responsible for ensuring project and operational requirements are met, and assuring the health and performance of the system.
Key Duties
- Lead the planning and execution of ICT hardware deployment, integration and decommissioning activities;
- Be accountable for the hardware inventory, ensuring it is managed and supported, from procurement to disposal;
- Cultivate productive working relationships with the broader business areas and other stakeholders to cooperate on network, data centre and other activities;
- Coordinate investigation, diagnosis and resolution of infrastructure faults and problems;
- Leverage the skills and experience of the team and others;
- Provide technical leadership and advice to an experienced, multi-disciplinary team and other stakeholders; and
- Monitor work practices and documented processes for continuous improvement.
Further information can be found at: I’m changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)
About our Team
The Mission Capability Division (MCDiv) - Mission Operations & Assurance team is responsible for the implementation, management and day-to-day operation of a complex ICT system. This includes overseeing all aspects of the hardware lifecycle, and end-to-end assurance of the system’s operational functions. It also includes configuration and optimisation of the system, critical aspects of service management, and continual development of business process and documentation.
The Enterprise Technology Division (ETD) Data Centre Managers team is responsible for the day-to-day management of ASD’s Enterprise Data Centre facilities and infrastructure. This day-to-day management includes overseeing the entire ASD enterprise data centre environment, production of policies and documents, configuration of systems, administration of documentation and configuration of data centre infrastructure and systems.
ASD is comprised of members of diverse skills and disciplines who work together to deliver our vital mission capabilities and operations. We are seeking people who want to be at the forefront of innovation and work alongside experts in a wide range of disciplines, to protect Australia and its national interests.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Experience leading ICT hardware infrastructure and/or data centre activities in a complex ICT setting
- At least 2-3 years’ experience performing ICT hardware infrastructure and/or data centre activities in a complex ICT environment.
- Capable of quickly comprehending complex ICT systems and requirements.
- Values and works proactively to apply ICT service management principles.
- Values and inspires continual improvement, documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Works productively, both independently and collaboratively, and delegates work appropriately.
- Communicates effectively, by all modes of communication.
- Manages their time and priorities effectively and negotiates conflicts.
- Willing and able to travel.
ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 7 December 2025
For further information, please review the Information Pack, reference ASD/09251/25 on Careers | Australian Signals Directorate.
Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Administrative, General Business, and Other
- Computer and Network Security
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