The Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is Australia's overseas intelligence collection agency. We are Australia's experts at collecting highly sensitive information - secret intelligence - from sources overseas to keep Australia and our region safe and prosperous. Our work spans continents and cultures. As a tech-powered and data-driven organisation, we use covert techniques and cutting-edge technology to put us in the right rooms, next to the right people, with the right access to the intelligence we need. We are tasked to collect intelligence - it might be political, military or economic information - deliberately withheld from the Australian Government that might present threats to or opportunities for Australia. From graduates to career changers, we come from every corner of the country and all walks of life, with backgrounds from all around the world. Regardless of our ethnicity, experiences and education, we're bound by a shared commitment to something bigger: building a better future for those who come after us. We seek to reflect the community we serve, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA. It's a mission owned by everyone, with opportunities for all. The Role The System Administrator specialising in Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our complex ICT infrastructure. In this dynamic position, the System Administrator - Cyber will be involved in the administration and optimisation of cutting-edge cybersecurity tools, ensuring our systems remain secure and resilient. From configuring and monitoring security solutions to diagnosing and resolving technical issues, their work will directly impact our ability to protect sensitive data and maintain operational integrity. This role offers a unique blend of technical challenges and collaborative opportunities with internal teams and stakeholders to drive upgrades, testing, and maintenance initiatives forward. As a key member of our team, the System Administrator will also have the opportunity to mentor and coach junior team members, sharing their expertise in best practices and contributing to their professional growth. The key duties of the position include Under limited direction, the System Administrator - Cyber will be responsible for the following key duties: • Administer and support complex ICT infrastructure and business solutions. • Administer and optimise Cyber security tools including configuration, monitoring, upgrades, backups, and system management. • Diagnose and resolve operational and technical issues across complex environments. • Coordinate upgrade, testing, and maintenance with internal teams and stakeholders. • Maintain documentation, processes, procedures, and reporting in line with required standards. • Mentor and coach team members on best practices. Core skills We encourage applicants with the following skills and attributes to apply: • Demonstrated ability in designing and deploying complex ICT infrastructure in enterprise or government environments. • Strong background across various system and applications used by cybersecurity teams (SIEM, AV/IDS, vulnerability management tools). • Demonstrated ability to work across a full project lifecycle in collaborative teams. • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft and Linux operating systems. • Technical skills across virtualisation, network fundamentals, cross-domain or multi-domain solutions, programming/scripting is desirable. Education/Qualification/Experience requirements The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded: • Proven technical expertise in ICT systems. • Extensive experience in Operating Systems and Applications Patch Management processes. • 3 years of experience as a System Administrator. • Relevant Professional certifications will be highly regarded. • Cloud experience is desirable. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (not essential). We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.
