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We are seeking a System Administrator Application Specialist, to join our team in Brisbane as part of the Wedgetail Program. The E-7A Wedgetail provides Australia with one of the most advanced airspace battle management capabilities in the world. The Wedgetail’s ability to coordinate a joint air, sea and land battle in real time significantly increases the effectiveness of the Australian Defence Force.

A critical role, you will be part of the Boeing Infrastructure team supporting regional activities in Australia & South Pacific for Boeing including distribution, training and professional services, Defence and training and repair businesses, and autonomous systems. This includes general corporate support for Infrastructure activities, including implementation, maintenance, support and configuration of Network and Infrastructure equipment.

Candidates with NV2 Clearance and Linux experience are essential for this role. Due to the nature of the business, this role is onsite only but flexibility is available.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure software applications, ensuring they are optimized for performance and meet security standards while collaborating with vendors and other IT teams as needed during the setup process.
• Regularly update and patch applications to ensure they are up-to-date and protected against vulnerabilities and monitoring their performance.
• Act as a primary point of contact for application-related inquiries, offering timely resolution and exceptional customer service
• Create and update documentation related to application installation, configuration, troubleshooting procedures, and user guides.
• Work closely with the IT team to ensure seamless integration of applications with existing infrastructure and systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline application-related processes, enhance user experience, and optimize system performance and then propose and implement solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Performs delivery systems installation, configuration and disposition of servers and workstations to support the architecture, and validate end-to-end system functionality through unit and integration testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is desirable (or equivalent experience). Min 5 years

 Experience

• Proven experience as a System Administrator or Application Specialist, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Windows/Linux/Hyper-V/VMWare/Citrix experience essential
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) is desirable.
• Solid understanding of networking principles and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve application issue with systematic and logical problem-solving skills.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements with a current NV2 Security Clearance.

About Us

Boeing Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and Defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation. We’re also committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas. If you don’t meet 100 of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don’t hesitate to apply.

Benefits

• Cutting edge projects
• Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available
• Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Study assistance
• Global opportunities

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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.