Senior Systems Specialist

Job no:510158
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Information and Communications Technology, HEO8

(HEO8) $100,261 to $112,481 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing, full-time opportunity available immediately.

An exciting opportunity in Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) has become available due to an internal promotion.

The Senior Systems Specialist is responsible for delivering and supporting high quality, core IT infrastructure and foundational services to the broader University community. This includes applying expert knowledge of technologies and related products which enhances functionality to meet the strategic needs of the business as well as implementation and maintenance of complex systems, system configuration, hybrid cloud integration and platform as a service solution.

To be successful you will need:

• Extensive experience in providing support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems and core IT services such as LDAP, DNS/DHCP, VMware, Storage and File Serving Protocols (CIFS/NFS/iSCSI/FC) and SSL certificates.
• Proven experience designing and implementing core IT systems for reliability and cost.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of current IT trends related to core IT systems and services.
• Experience in management of a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaborative work practices.
• Fosters and supports a culture that supports the growth and development of individual team members.

Experience in the following technologies are highly desirable AWS, VMWare, Kubernetes or Openshift, Redhat Linux Administration. 

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 11 July 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Tim Bowen
Server and Storage Services Lead
P: +61 (8) 8313 4981
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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