Web Hosting System Administrator

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• Manage and support secure, reliable web and application hosting environments
• Provide expert technical advice on web platform capabilities and enquiries
• Contribute to continuous improvement across hosting services and team practices

CSIRO is seeking a Web Hosting System Administrator to join our Web and Application Hosting team. In this role, you'll be responsible for provisioning and supporting web and application services, providing technical advice on hosting-related enquiries, and managing the security and operation of web platforms and frameworks.

You'll apply your strong understanding of platform capabilities and security best practices in your day-to-day work, whilst also contributing to ongoing service improvements and team development.

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain web servers and hosting platforms—primarily Linux/Apache/Tomcat (80%) and Windows/IIS (20%).
• Manage web application lifecycle, including patching, updates, and troubleshooting of performance and security issues.
• Administer SSL certificates, monitor system alerts, and oversee resource planning and scalability.
• Lead proactive security measures, including embedded controls and participation in security assessments.
• Initiate and manage changes in accordance with IMT protocols and contribute to disaster recovery efforts.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of service standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Promote a team-oriented environment by building strong relationships with peers, clients, and business owners.
• Work closely with cross-functional and regionally dispersed teams to achieve organisational and scientific goals.
• Communicate respectfully with all stakeholders to uphold CSIRO's values and reputation.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, supporting skill development and high-quality service delivery.
• Liaise with clients to understand their needs, resolve issues constructively, and ensure satisfaction.
• Tackle complex technical challenges with initiative and drive continuous improvement.
• Uphold CSIRO's Values, Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment policies, and diversity initiatives.
• Carry out additional duties as directed to meet evolving team and organisational needs.

Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney

Salary: AU$114k - AU$123k per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 100779

• A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in Linux System Administration.
• Extensive understanding and experience as System Administrator with Linux-based Apache HTTP Server and NGINX, with exposure to Windows Server and IIS and solid understanding of web security.
• Sound programming skills, and proficient in one or more languages (i.e. PowerShell, Bash, Perl, PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.)
• Well-developed experience in working collaboratively across teams, coordinating tasks, and driving for service delivery.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to contribute novel ideas and approaches with insightful analysis, and to develop innovative solutions leading to improved service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, analyse and resolve complex issues.
• Effective written and oral communication skills developed through client engagement, networking, and product development.

Desirable:

• Experience with DevOps practice in service delivery for automation and integration, agile methodologies, and source code revision control like Git, SVN.
• Containerisation experience (Docker, Kubernetes)

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

This is a security assessed position, and the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance. To obtain an Australian Government security clearance you must be an Australian Citizen. Applicants seeking sponsorship or who only hold residency status will not be considered.Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrateyour motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

18 August 2025, 11:00pm AEST