IT Platforms Engineer

Role:  IT Platforms Engineer

Position Overview

• Ongoing | Full Time | $111k - $125k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location I Flexible Work practices I Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Free onsite parking | Café | Childcare Centre for employees
• Looking for an experienced Unix/Linux administrator to work in both corporate and scientific spaces, experience in administration of Storage, Sparc or Solaris would be highly regarded

About the Opportunity

The IT Platforms Engineer is responsible for the ongoing operation of many of the organisations core IT infrastructure services in both the corporate and scientific spaces. This role also provides specialist advice and takes part in project teams to develop new IT capabilities for the organisation.

You would be working in a senior level 3 team of 12 system administrators, each possessing specialist skillsets such as Windows, VMware, M365, Azure, SQL and NetApp, to name a few.

About You

"The ideal candidate will possess several years of experience working in a level 3 Unix/Linux System Administration role. You will utilise your technical skills to work collaboratively with your IT colleagues and the wider business community, focusing on developing solutions that add value to the business. You will have accountability for managing critical infrastructure to the business through effective use of strict change control, leveraging the ITIL management framework and striving for continual service improvement" - Brad Smith, Manager IT Platforms

Your Duties and Responsibilities

A high level summary of these are as follows:

• System Design and Architecture: Designing the architecture of IT systems, including servers and storage solutions, while considering factors such as scalability, redundancy, and performance
• System Maintenance and Monitoring: Ensuring that all IT infrastructure components, including servers, storage systems, and other critical infrastructure, is centrally monitored and operating in a healthy state
• Server Management: Installing, configuring, and maintaining both physical servers and virtual machines, ensuring they run optimally by applying updates and patches
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Managing cloud-based resources, including provisioning cloud instances and ensuring integration with on-premises systems
• Security Management: Defending assets from cyber security threats through ongoing system patching including the continued growth of cyber security maturity though then enhancement of Essential 8 posture
• Automation Solutions: Develop and maintain scripts to streamline IT operations, deploy servers, automate repeatable processes, and improve overall efficiency
• On-Call Support: Provide specialist support to resolve critical IT incidents afterhours as well as supporting IT operations as part of an afterhours On-Call roster

A complete list of duties and responsibilities is available in the Position Description here or click apply to view.

About Us

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes.  We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits.  Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment.  ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research.  Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
 

Working with us you will enjoy:

ANSTO offers training and development, performance base salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

• 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Generous parental leave provisions:
  • 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver
  • 8 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027)

• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!

How to Apply

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Brad Smith on (02) +61 2 9717 3028.  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date:  11 May 2025 at 11:59pm

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.