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Senior ICT Systems Administrator

Location Edinburgh, South Australia Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2104056 Posted Date 03/25/2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Senior ICT Systems Administrator

Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

Learn more about our business here.

The Opportunity:

As the ICT Systems Administrator, you will focus on successfully supporting the administration of Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support unit ICT networks, for building the value of the KEY-team brand with the client and maximising the opportunities for business growth within the operating rules applicable to the MSP. You will closely coordinate and align with other EWIS-JA Projects, as well as the capability manager, to achieve success.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Commonwealth with their Network tasks

  • Support the implementation of a network performance monitoring system

  • Assist with the upgrade of Linux systems

  • Assist with the administration of Virtualisation environments

  • Assist with the upgrade of desktop imaging system

  • Support the upgrade of JIRA-based services

  • Support the upgrade of network auditing systems

  • Assist with the upgrade of core hardware

  • Support the implementation of logging systems

  • Assist with the upgrade of network security

  • Support the update of system documentation

  • Support the implementation of end-point security and white-listing systems

  • Support knowledge transfer to and mentoring of permanent SMU staff

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • 4 years’ minimum experience in a similar role

  • Possess relevant ICT qualifications in network administration

  • JIRA Expert

  • VMWare administrator

  • Storage (NetApp) administrator

  • SQLServer administrator and experience with other databases would be advantageous

  • Windows administrator

  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience

  • An understanding of Electronic Warfare

  • Defence experience (Uniformed, APS or Contractor)

  • AGSVA security clearance – NV 2 (minimum – with ability to obtain TSPV is required)

Other Competencies

  • Capability of working under broad direction

  • Takes responsibility for their deliverables

  • Influencing project direction through their contribution

  • An ability to apply fundamental ICT / Engineering critical thinking to problem solving

  • Experience in operating within a team environment

  • Ability to priorities work and work in a flexible delivery environment

Location: RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA (on site 4 days a week dependent on network access and role requirements)

Benefits of KBR

  • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

  • Flexible working conditions

  • Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

  • Paid Parental leave

  • Paid Reservist leave

  • Income protection

  • Corporate rewards

  • Salary packaging/Novated leasing

  • Discounted employee stock purchase plans

  • Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

  • Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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