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Systems Administrator

Williamtown, New South Wales Job ID BOE/1837138W2 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Feb. 27, 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:
RAAF Base Williamtown
Category:
MIS / IT
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1837138W2
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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.

The opportunity

Join our team and contribute to the World-Class Airborne Early Warning and Control capabilities of the E7A Wedgetail for our esteemed Australian defence customer. We are on the lookout for a skilled Systems Administrator to ensure the effective maintenance of Ground Systems and the seamless integration of any changes in a controlled manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with various design and specialty disciplines (including software, hardware, safety, security, and support systems engineering) to ensure proper integration of products into the overall solution, meeting customer needs.
  • Consult with project teams to ensure that the engineering scope aligns with sustainment requirements.
  • Work together with Boeing and industry partners to align BDA work methods with best practices.
  • Utilize your expertise to troubleshoot issues within the products effectively.
  • Assist with TMS administration tasks, including password resets, software updates, and equipment replacements.
  • Compile and submit monthly security vulnerability reports, promptly reporting any changes that may affect device risk profiles.
  • Maintain service patches, antivirus, firewall, software, and drivers in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance cybersecurity.
  • Oversee system access control, configuration, backup and recovery, user account management, and data transfers, including classified data exports.
  • Review and verify data export classifications to ensure compliance with protective marking and logging requirements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Team Lead or Manager.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential:

  • A Certificate IV in IT or equivalent is preferred, covering a broad range of relevant skills, including:
    • Hardware
    • Networking
    • Software
    • Applications
    • Web
    • Cybersecurity
    • Troubleshooting; or alternatively
  • Minimum of 5 years Systems Administrator experience
  • Proven Experience in technical problem solving
  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements for NV2 security clearance.

Desirable:

  • Experience with specific systems such as Red Hat or Cisco is beneficial, but versatility in IT knowledge is prioritized
  • Windows, Linux and VMware systems design and administration
  • Experience in delivering/integrating systems within Defence project environments
  • Experience with complex communications systems deployed in challenging environments
  • An understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management with experience in Systems Engineering and/or systems integration in a complex project environment essential
  • A current NV1 or NV2 security clearance.

What's on offer?

We are committed to fostering a culture of growth and development, encouraging our employees to enhance their skills and improve business processes. You will thrive in an environment focused on achieving organizational goals while prioritizing your personal development through both formal and informal learning opportunities.

We value the health and well-being of our employees, offering flexibility to help you balance your career with personal commitments. Your successes and achievements will be celebrated through our formal reward and recognition program, along with employee awards.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence!

Other benefits:

  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning
  • Defence leave, First Nation's Cultural Leave, Paid study leave, parental leave
  • We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements
  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Incentive Program

Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan

We are committed to building a diverse and 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.
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