Overview
Senior Systems Administrator – Fixed Term Contract to September 2027. The Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join the Infrastructure Services team to provide support, service delivery and proactive maintenance of key operating systems, platform systems, and virtualization systems to enable business critical applications.
Responsibilities
- Application upgrades/replacements for Systems Services applications
- Design and implement complex infrastructure solutions, including architectural and detailed design documentation, standards, procedures, and support materials
- Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of infrastructure components
- Manage certificate renewals, firmware/driver updates, and routine server decommissioning
- Perform server builds and upgrades, SOE management, and remediation of obsolete operating systems and hardware
- Mitigate hardware, operating systems and applications that are reaching the end of support/life
- Develop strategies and solutions to ensure the continued security and resilience of the Bank\'s infrastructure
- Assess upcoming or raised vulnerabilities for applications and hardware and plan for mitigation
- Maintain awareness of industry developments and best practices in infrastructure, automation, and security
About you
- 3–8 years of experience in systems administration
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise-grade Linux/Windows environments
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies and server operating systems
- Ability to mitigate end-of-life hardware and software risks through proactive planning and execution
- Hands-on experience with enterprise hardware platforms and systems management tools
- Proven expertise in infrastructure software technologies, including backup solutions, antivirus, patching, and application agents
- Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead technical innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to automate system build and update processes, aligned with established policies and procedural documentation
- Experience in developing policies, procedures, and technical support documentation
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively
Qualifications
- A bachelor\'s degree in IT or related discipline
- IT accreditation relevant to the position that has been maintained to current levels
Why RBA
Be part of an organisation that makes a difference to the people of Australia. We offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports growth, wellbeing and flexibility. The RBA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Information Technology
Industries
- Technology, Information and Internet
Note: This job posting includes standard statements about diversity and recruitment practices in line with applicable policies.
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