(Closed for Invites) Senior Server Engineer

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by: growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions investing in science and technology strengthening the resources sector. The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking an experienced and motivated Server Engineer to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division. Key duties and responsibilities As Senior Server Engineer, you lead technical initiatives and strategies and provide expert guidance across server infrastructure and relevant platform components. You are responsible for strategic planning, complex problem resolution and mentoring staff, while ensuring alignment with departmental and business area goals.   In line with the department’s and CIO Division’s strategic direction and business objectives:   Lead the management, maintenance and design of one or more of the following technologies, and contribute to management, maintenance and design of three or more of the following technologies:    Microsoft Windows and Linux server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DFS, PKI, SCOM, SCCM/MCM, SFTP, DNS and other related components.    Identity and access management toolsets, including Microsoft Identity Manager, Active Directory and EntraID, including data feeds and workflows from relevant systems such as Aurion.   Security tools including Cyber Ark, Secret Server, Airlock, Symantec Endpoint Protection and Defender.   Strategically plan for and support system availability, uptime, and disaster recovery readiness.   Provide input and expert advice on technology direction and lifecycle management.   Undertake research and analysis to inform advice, strategy and work. Develop solid evidence base and use structured troubleshooting approaches to identify and remediate the root cause of issues.    Create and maintain high quality documentation including designs, policies, procedures and knowledge articles, including identifying and remediating gaps.   Drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery in line with strategic focus areas.   Communicate clearly with management, team members and stakeholders.   Proactively share knowledge and provide regular guidance, supporting team development through mentoring, coaching and documentation, including identifying and driving remediation of skills gaps in conjunction with the leadership team. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Detailed Windows Server understanding and experience including Active Directory, DNS, PKI, ADFS, File and Print, DFS and GPO with Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) 2. Experience with systems monitoring and patching in Microsoft System Center products (SCOM, SCCM/MECM) 3. Understanding of Cyber Security tools and methodologies including application whitelisting, host-based firewalls, vulnerability scanners and device control Desirable criteria 1. Experience managing Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) servers including template deployment, user and resource administration. 2. Understanding of Australian Government Cyber Security requirements, processes and artefacts including ISM, Essential 8 and ACSC hardening guides 3. Technical Artefact Writing Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited Fewer than 5 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 01 Weeks 01 Days 12 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia