System Administrator

About KBR:

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity:

The Mission IT and Security Technician – System Administrator will provide technical expertise and advice to support the Mission Planning Systems (MPS) including Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), under the Defence and Technology Solutions Line of Business within KBR. Under direction from the Project Manager, this position will support the delivery of a number of projects primarily for Defence, in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements, ensuring the delivery of secure, compliant and accredited IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform the System Administration duties for maintaining a Deployable IT Network and the associated ICT infrastructure inclusive of:

• Technical support to the development, introduction into service, and sustainment of the network.

• Management of the evolution of hardware, data, tools and processes in fixed and deployed IT environments, for ADF mission planning systems.
• Deployment, configuration, maintenance and upgrade of server and workstation infrastructure.
• Monitoring and management of network infrastructure, including routers and switches.
• Applying host-based firewall configuration and management, ensuring the security of remote devices in a deployed network.
• Maintaining internal virtual environments to support software development, testing and provide operational support.
• Ensuring network peripheral devices such as printers and scanners remain functional.
• Monitoring network backups and implementing recovery procedures if/when required.
• Maintaining network security, treatment and reporting of security breaches.
• Installing, configuring, testing and deploying system software.

• Technical support to:

• The development of solutions to resolve issues with data support for MPS.

• The security and accreditation of MPS on IT Networks.
• Identifying and managing program technical risks and issues within the support to operations scope.
• Updating, reviewing, and verifying documentation produced in support of project development and sustainment.
• Accepting responsibility and accountability for assigned project(s), including performance accountability.
• Acting with a degree of autonomy for team and system tasking outcomes.
• Fostering a positive work environment that is professional, dynamic and innovative.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

Essential:

• Current AGSVA security clearance – NV1 or higher
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in IT support roles with at least two years' experience providing System Administration services in Australian Federal Government Departments, preferably within the Defence framework.

• Tertiary or vocational qualifications in Network and Systems Administration / IT Engineering and Architecture, including demonstrable experience with;

• Supporting Dell hardware including PowerEdge servers and configuration of deployable networks.

• Network protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
• Working knowledge of MS Windows Server Platforms.
• Technical/Administration level experience managing domain workstations operating MS Windows.
• VMware vSphere ESXi Hypervisor and Management Console.
• Data Backup and Recovery Procedures and Software.
• Mobile Device Managment.
• Experience in software development environments, including software and unit testing.
• Strong client and staff engagement, relationship and communications skills.
• Highly articulate with excellent attention to detail.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• CASG/Defence/Defence Industry experience.

• Experience with the following;

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)/System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

• Office 365.
• Apple iOS.
• SharePoint 365.
• Intel McAfee EPO Suite.
• Microsoft PowerShell Administration in Team Foundation Server.
• Administrative experience in MS SQL.
• Experience with LaTeX document creation software.
• Advanced Office Computing Application knowledge in Excel, Word & XML.
• Experience with Defence ICT environments (including Defence Protected Environment (DPE) and Defence Secret Environment (DSE)).
• Working knowledge of Aviation Mission Planning and of the Defence Air Component – Command and Control Capability System (AC-C2CS) environment.

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

If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now

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.