Gateway Synergy is looking for highly experienced Senior Windows VDI System Administrators for a federal government agency. An exciting opportunity is open for a rapidly growing project. Be part of a team that makes meaningful changes and improves Australian lives. The Role The Windows System Administrator (SFIA SYSP LOR5) will under broad direction from the Commonwealth will be responsible for a range of activities contributing to the design, build, test and operation of ICT systems and network services to support the delivery of modern mobility solutions for senior government officials. Project activities under the project include expanding the existing network, computing systems, desktop delivery solutions, complex gateway services, cloud services, and secure mobility solutions. The Candidate Key duties and responsibilities: Administer management and support of security software, system integration and configuration. Administer Secured End User Computing (EUC) Environment (Active Directory Management, Group Policy) procedures and standards. Design, test, deploy and automate Windows operating system builds. Develop and operate a backup and recovery service for virtualised Windows systems. Develop and implement strategies for optimisation, and scalability of Virtual environments. Develop and operate a windows server platform including Active Directory, DNS, PKI, remote desktop services, WSUS, etc. Build, test and maintain system images and provide integration for VDI Platforms. Implement VDI performance monitoring and tool tuning for a dynamic network environment. Support and Monitor Virtual Windows Desktop environment. (Citrix CVAD/NetScaler) Technical skills: Demonstrated experience or qualifications in Microsoft Server and Desktop technologies (including Exchange, WSUS, MECM, SCCM, AD) Proficient in Microsoft PowerShell scripting. Proficient in Building, deploying and managing virtual desktop SOEs. Proficient in Advanced Windows troubleshooting. Desirable - Proficient in Microsoft Configuration manager for application packaging and deployment. Desirable - Experience in Integrating MFA solutions Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters. Essential criteria: SYSP 5 Ensures system software is provisioned and configured to support the achievement of service objectives. Develops and maintains diagnostic tools and processes for troubleshooting and performance analysis. Evaluates new system software and recommends adoption if appropriate. Plans the provisioning and testing of new versions of system software. Ensures operational procedures and diagnostics for system software are current, accessible and well understood. Investigates and coordinates the resolution of potential and actual service problems. ITOP 4 Applies technical expertise to maintain and optimise technology infrastructure, executing updates and employing automation tools. Configures tools and/or creates scripts toautomate infrastructure tasks. Maintains operational procedures and checks that they are followed, including adherence to security policies. Uses infrastructure management tools to monitor load, performance, and security metrics. Investigates and enables the resolution of operational and security-related issues. Provides reports and proposals for improvement to stakeholders. Contributes to the planning and implementation of infrastructure maintenance and updates. Implements agreed infrastructure changes and maintenance routines. DESN 4 Designs system components using appropriate modelling techniques following agreed architectures, design standards, patterns and methodology. Identifies and evaluates alternative design options and trade-offs. Creates multiple design views to address the concerns of the different stakeholders and to handle functional and non-functional requirements. Models, simulates or prototypes the behaviour of proposed system components to enable approval by stakeholders. Produces detailed design specifications to form the basis for the construction of systems. Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications. HSIN 4 Undertakes or supervises complex installations and de-installations of systems or components, including handover to the client. Develops procedures and standards for installation and handover to maintain and improve the installation service. Schedules installation work around client priorities and resource availability. Ensures adherence to established safety and quality procedures. Desirable criteria: The extent to which the candidate demonstrates in their submission (including CV) the ability to perform the Job Duties and Responsibilities set out in the RFQ. The extent to which the candidate demonstrates in their submission (including CV) the ability to meet the Technical Skills requirement set out in the RFQ. “OPENING THE GATEWAY BETWEEN TALENT & OPPORTUNITY” If you would like to look at our other unlisted roles, you can find them at: https://gatewaysynergy.com.au/careers/ You must submit a CV on application prior to a phone call with Wiliana on 0482 074 845 SCR-josh-seaman