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Title:
System Administrator Team Lead
Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.
For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.
With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.
We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our Defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.
KBR comprises a talented team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the Defence force.
The Opportunity:
We’re seeking a System Administrator Team Lead to drive the delivery and maintenance of robust, secure, and high-performing Defence ICT networks and infrastructure across both fixed and deployable environments.
This pivotal leadership role combines hands-on technical expertise with team management, guiding a dedicated group of system administrators to ensure the reliability, security, and evolution of critical Defence systems.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will oversee the deployment and maintenance of hardware, software, and network components while ensuring compliance with Australian Government standards. If you're a proactive and experienced ICT professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and is passionate about leading high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:
Supervise and coordinate the System Administration team in maintaining deployable and fixed IT networks and associated ICT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and operational readiness across environments.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for the development, introduction into service, and sustainment of the network, including the evolution of hardware, software, data, tools, and processes supporting ADF Mission Planning Systems (MPS).
Direct the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of server and workstation infrastructure, as well as internal virtual environments that support software development, testing, and operational requirements.
Manage the monitoring, configuration, and security of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and host-based firewalls, while ensuring effective backup procedures and recovery capabilities.
Lead network security efforts, including treatment and reporting of breaches, and oversee the security accreditation process for MPS on IT networks.
Guide the installation, configuration, testing, and deployment of system software, and provide support for resolving data-related issues specific to MPS.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop technical and operational solutions, and manage risks and issues within the operational support scope.
Mentor, develop, and support team members to grow technical capability and maintain a collaborative, autonomous, and high-performing work environment.
Review, update, and verify documentation to support compliance, project development, and sustainment activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in IT support roles, including at least two years providing System Administration services within Australian Federal Government Departments, ideally in a Defence context.
Holds tertiary or vocational qualifications in Network and Systems Administration or IT Engineering/Architecture, with practical experience in supporting Dell hardware (including PowerEdge servers), configuring deployable networks, managing MS Windows Server platforms, domain workstations, VMware vSphere ESXi environments, and executing data backup and recovery procedures.
Demonstrated understanding of core network protocols and services such as DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP, along with experience supporting software development environments and performing software and unit testing.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to convey complex concepts clearly and accurately both in writing and verbally.
Detail-oriented and highly articulate, with demonstrated experience working within or alongside the Defence Industry, particularly in the Aviation sector.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).
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.
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