System Administrator

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.  

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security. 

We currently have an opportunity for a System Administrator in either Canberra, Bungendore, and Adelaide (NSW) to work on a Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) project.

What You'll Do 
  

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including: 
 

• Providing support within the business hours 0730 – 1600, Monday to Friday (time zones are in accordance with the site being supported).
• Work is performed in an office environment, but may include Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).
• Any scheduled maintenance, updates and/or corrective action that affect the user operating the system must be completed outside of the normal business hours.
• The System Administrators shall provide site call-out outside of business hours, or as requested by the system operators and/or MIWS Product Manager. 

 
What You'll Bring  
 

• Experience with RH Linux and Windows, including previous experience in level 1 and 2 System Administrator support, and knowledge of SCIF protocols and relational databases;
• Extensive experience with computer hardware, software and network design, implementation, configuration and troubleshooting methods and procedures including skill in developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements;
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software and network interface testing and end-user support practices and principles, particularly Combat Systems, Command & Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) networks;
• Experience supporting a wide range of Information Assurance, to include commercial cybersecurity product, computer security, and computer network design, implementation, and maintenance to carry out assignments, and support operations of cyber system IT architecture;
• Knowledge of and skill in applying principles and methods for integrating information system components, performance tuning tools and techniques, and systems diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques; and

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 2 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement. 
  

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. 

Why Downer Professional Services 
  

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.  

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services  

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future. 
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. 
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through . 
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service. 

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. 

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.  

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. 

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. 

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.