IT Technician

**About Diraq**:
Our proprietary technology, backed by 20 years of research and over USD $142M in funding across 11 patent families, allows us to scale using existing silicon CMOS manufacturing and existing foundries, to enable a faster and cheaper road to market.

We are a team of world leading scientists, engineers, and business professionals who, with our existing IP and partnerships with global technical and commercial partners, will build the quantum ecosystem of the future and enable the creation of significant economic returns across the value chain.

Since Diraq’s incorporation in May 2022, we’ve embarked on an exciting journey that will be a defining phase in our company's history. By expanding our commercial and technical team in Sydney and establishing our global presence, we're moving at speed to achieve our Phase 1 technical milestones. Our journey is more than just ambitious growth—it is the realisation of our vision, backed by the solid support of venture capital, and delivered by our remarkable team.

If you're invigorated by a rapidly evolving environment and aspire to be part of a journey that shapes the future, we warmly invite you to join us on this remarkable adventure.

**Role Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design, implement, and manage IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud services, to support the company's operations effectively, including managing big data sets and any required data migration.
- Managing a wide range of IT tasks from setting up and closing accounts, managing access, hardware purchasing and provisioning, implementing data management and governance plans including backup protocols and ensuring systems and solutions meet company needs.
- Support other staff with IT troubleshooting & resolution as required.
- Support the HoIS in detecting and respond to security threats, including malware, phishing, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices related to ICT operations, data privacy, CI/CD & DevSecOps, and information security.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records of ICT assets, configurations, and procedures.
- Train staff on best practices and technology implementations.
- Contribute to a positive team culture and foster a collaborative working environment.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT management, preferably in a tech startup or a technology-driven environment.
- Strong technical expertise in IT support, server administration (Windows and Linux), database design, and cloud computing. Certifications/credentials in Cloud Security and DevSecOps are a bonus, but not a necessity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to the IT needs of the organisation.
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and world experts in the quantum computing field and a distinguished senior leadership team and Board.
- The opportunity to work on projects that contribute to national security and technological advancement in the quantum computing field.
- A dynamic, supportive, and innovative work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Exposure and education from leading experts in the ground-breaking technologies that are shaping the future of quantum computing.

Applications received through recruiters will not be accepted.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person