ITE1/2-SITEC System Administrator – Operational Infrastructure (Rolling Intake)

The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

The opportunity

The Operational Infrastructure team designs, delivers and manages ICT infrastructure that directly supports and contributes to the ASIO mission. Our team is a dynamic and collaborative group from various technical backgrounds, working together to drive innovation and excellence in our field. With a diverse range of skills and expertise, we're able to tackle complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

This role may attract an additional technical skills allowance of up to 10% of base salary. 

Role responsibilities 

As a System Administrator – Operational Infrastructure in ASIO, you will:

• Adopt and adapt appropriate systems design methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches, and ensure they are applied effectively. 
• Plan the implementation of maintenance and installation work, including building and configuration of infrastructure components in physical and virtualised environments.
• mplement agreed infrastructure changes and maintenance routines.
• Undertake / assist with impact analysis on major design options and trade-off. 
• Make recommendations while assessing and managing associated risks. 
• Review and comment on systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technologies. 
• Ensure that the system design balances functional and non-functional requirements. 
• Contribute to development of systems design policies, standards and selection of architecture components.
• Develop policies, standards, processes and guidelines for ensuring the physical and electronic security of automated systems.
• Ensure the policy and standards for security administration are fit for purpose, current and are correctly implemented.
• Review new business proposals and provide specialist advice on security issues and implications.
• Evaluate and configure tools to automate the provisioning, testing and deployment of new and changed infrastructure. 
• Monitor the application and compliance of security administration procedures and reviews information systems for actual or potential breaches in security.
• Assist technical leads with the design of larger or complex systems.

What you will bring

• We invite applications from people with demonstrated experience, or knowledge of, one or more of the following:
• Networking (e.g. Traditional Cisco switching and routing, Cisco ACI, firewalls, WANs, Load Balancing).
• Compute and virtualisation (e.g. VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, Citrix Desktop)
• Storage and backup (e.g. NetApp, Dell/EMC). 
• Cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure, Hybrid, etc.).
• Operating Systems (e.g. Windows, Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
• Essential services (e.g. Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, NTP, file sharing).
• DevOps and automation (e.g. GitLab, CI/CD, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher).
• Desktops and applications (e.g. Desktop operating systems, productivity suites, collaboration tools, etc.). 
• Monitoring and logging capabilities (e.g. Elastic Search, Splunk).

Qualifications

The following qualifications or experience are desirable, but not essential:

• For the EL1 level - a tertiary degree in a STEM field relevant to the position, and/or minimum 2-years on the job experience in one of the fields listed above where you were a technical specialist and leader.
• For the APS 5/6 level - a tertiary degree or other qualifications in a STEM field relevant to the position, and on the job experience within a relevant technical role.

Open to recent graduates

What we offer you 

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
• A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available. 
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
• Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Mentoring opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the role, you must be: 

• An Australian citizen.
• Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable adjustments

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

Location

These positions are located in Canberra. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where required. 

How to apply

Click on ‘Apply online’ to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:

• A written pitch of up to 800 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
• A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
• Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. 

ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.

Closing date and time

Monday 27 January 2025, 5:00pm AEDT
No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted. 

Employment conditions

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.

Enquiries

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6263 7888.

More information
For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.