ASC is Australia’s sovereign submarine company and what we do matters. Our team is committed to delivering Collins Class submarine sustainment that provides an agile and potent capability for the Royal Australian Navy.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Systems Administrator will provide long term support and feature enhancement to support the operation of enterprise systems in support of the Collins Class submarines. The successful person will deliver technical solutions that are safe, practical and suitable for implementation on land and on board the Collins Class Submarines, which contribute to Australia’s frontline naval capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work in a flexible and adaptable environment to ensure the availability of the production system and boat based systems is achieved.
• Perform system administration activities including installation and management of servers, database administration, backup and recovery, user account maintenance, and network security.
• Perform second level HelpDesk support, including scripts for database extracts and updates.
• Management and installation of development tools.
• Apply a structured problem solving approach to a broad range of technologies.
• Ensure changes made to the system are appropriately documented and configured.
• Contribute to the team and system development through the ability to identify improvement opportunities, sponsor and continuously drive for change.

Skills & Experiences

• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to perform systems administration of hardware, software (including databases) and computer networks.
• Proven experience with a broad range of server technologies and operating systems e.g. VMWARE ESX, UNIX, Linux, Windows.
• Proven SQL experience with a relational database (e.g. Oracle) is required. Oracle database administration experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience in a defence, shipbuilding or manufacturing environment will be highly regarded.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals. Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

About our offer

• Secure and long-term career prospects and exciting career opportunities
• Staff training and leadership development programs
• Additional 2 weeks of leave
• Paid parental leave
• Salary sacrificing options
• Paid defence reservist leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Onsite cafeteria & parking
• Access to our onsite gym and wellbeing programs
• Annual flu vaccinations and onsite health centre

About ASC

ASC recognises that we are strengthened by diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to provide a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

ASC has proudly served as Australia’s sovereign submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. We are an integral part of Australia’s maritime strategy and national security, and a trusted partner with sovereign design, build and sustainment capabilities.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.

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