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Senior System Administrator

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE/1863356 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date May. 28, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Temporary
Job Reference:
BOE/1863356
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The Opportunity

Do you want to be part of the team that is at the forefront of designing, developing, producing and testing the MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)?

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is currently looking for experienced Senior System Administrators to flex their Windows and Linux stack skills on this cutting-edge project for a12 month temporary placement.

As a key member of our Engineering Team, you will be joining an existing secure networks specialist team that supports the implementation of technical cyber security controls across MQ-28 engineered systems.

Your role will involve partnering with solution architects, engineers and other technical SMEs across the program to design and implement cyber security solutions to minimise vulnerability and maximise resiliency.

As a Senior System Administrator, you'll be working on secure, defence accredited environments, having practical experience designing and implementing cyber controls as dictated by industry standard frameworks such as the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Information Security Manual (ISM).

Essential Criteria

  • Proven experience implementing security controls in complex, high-assurance systems and managing compliance with relevant security standards such as ISM.
  • Deep experience implementing and configuring identity and access management (IAM) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions on Windows and Linux environments.
  • Experience in applying security hardening techniques to both applications and infrastructure.
  • Proficient in using vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS) to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
  • Proficient using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible) to automate system administration tasks and security controls.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) in a secure environment.
  • Systematic and logical problem-solving skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise documentation.
  • Previous experience in a defence or government environment is highly desirable.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator) are a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Other specific criteria

  • The ability to undertake occasional ad-hoc tasks outside of core business hours (e.g. system upgrades).
  • Have an Australian driver's license
  • This role is based in Brisbane and requires a NV2 security clearance. Some inter-state travel may be required to Boeing sites within Australia including Amberley and Woomera.

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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