Systems Administrator

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

As a Systems Administrator, you will be a key technical resource within Infrastructure Operations – Enterprise Services. Your day-to-day will involve keeping infrastructure healthy and drama-free: maintaining and updating custom images, applying patches, performing firmware updates, managing an on-prem domain and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Providing on premise infrastructure requirements to our customer and business projects.

This position can be based out of our Adelaide or Melbourne office with flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work environment on offer.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Administer Linux systems (RHEL/OEL/Ubuntu)
• Manage and troubleshoot On-Prem Linux fleet with an infrastructure management solution such as Satellite or other like systems
• Automate everything: PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform
• Contribute to security assessments and implement necessary security measures as well as ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• RHEL server builds for ongoing business & project requirements primarily utilising the company’s virtualisation platforms
• Work within a Support focused team stream
• Administer monitoring systems such as Zabbix, Dynatrace
• Administer similar systems in classified & air gapped networks
• Experience in Oracle Enterprise Linux, Exadata platforms, OLVMOracle KVM environments is an advantage
• Work in a dynamic, multi faceted team with an opportunity to further administercontribute to Windows based & database (SQLOracle) systems

ABOUT YOU:

You’re a Systems Administrator at heart — someone who knows their way around Linux technologies. You understand the importance of patching, image management, and firmware TLC, and you get satisfaction from knowing the systems you support are rock solid.

You bring a mix of hands-on skills and problem-solving smarts, plus some automation magic with PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or Terraform. You’re comfortable working across teams, sharing knowledge, and rolling up your sleeves for BAU support.

Most importantly, you care about keeping infrastructure secure, stable, and future-ready. If you don’t tick every box but you’re excited about the role, we’d still love to hear from you.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.