OverviewSenior 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.ResponsibilitiesApplication upgrades/replacements for Systems Services applicationsDesign and implement complex infrastructure solutions, including architectural and detailed design documentation, standards, procedures, and support materialsApply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of infrastructure componentsManage certificate renewals, firmware/driver updates, and routine server decommissioningPerform server builds and upgrades, SOE management, and remediation of obsolete operating systems and hardwareMitigate hardware, operating systems and applications that are reaching the end of support/lifeDevelop strategies and solutions to ensure the continued security and resilience of the Bank\'s infrastructureAssess upcoming or raised vulnerabilities for applications and hardware and plan for mitigationMaintain awareness of industry developments and best practices in infrastructure, automation, and securityAbout you3–8 years of experience in systems administrationAdvanced knowledge of enterprise-grade Linux/Windows environmentsStrong understanding of virtualization technologies and server operating systemsAbility to mitigate end-of-life hardware and software risks through proactive planning and executionHands-on experience with enterprise hardware platforms and systems management toolsProven expertise in infrastructure software technologies, including backup solutions, antivirus, patching, and application agentsExcellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead technical innovation and continuous improvement initiativesAbility to automate system build and update processes, aligned with established policies and procedural documentationExperience in developing policies, procedures, and technical support documentationStrong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectivelyQualificationsA bachelor\'s degree in IT or related disciplineIT accreditation relevant to the position that has been maintained to current levelsWhy RBABe part of an organisation that makes a difference to the people of Australia.
We offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative setting that supports growth, wellbeing and flexibility.
The RBA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and InternetNote: This job posting includes standard statements about diversity and recruitment practices in line with applicable policies.
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📌 Senior Systems Administrator - Ftc To September 2027
🏢 Reserve Bank of Australia
📍 Sydney