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Who are we? 
 
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities. 
 
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow. 
 
About the role 

You will be responsible for IT infrastructure and cloud resource provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of servers and other end user computer systems, hardware, software, network & security appliances, and associated infrastructure both on premise and in the cloud.

What you’ll do

• Build, design & engineering of solutions for various project and operational needs in the cloud
• Install and configure new & rebuild existing systems to support technology projects
• Configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
• Maintain the security and integrity of servers, end user computers and the network so that security policies are applied
• Maintain computer operating systems to remain current and up to date
• Maintain patching of operating systems and applications in accordance with agreed standards
• Monitor and perform backups
• Monitoring of servers and services
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures
• Contribute to and maintain system standards & documentation
• Manage directory services and group policies for users, servers, and end user computers
• Maintain organisations email and collaboration platforms
• Maintain federated authentication across various platforms (Active Directory, SSO, Entra ID)
• Assists with maintaining the software library & software license
• Research and recommend innovative approaches for infrastructure & system tasks
• Take escalation and assist the IT Service Desk
• Manage ticketing queues in accordance with defined SLA
• Provide operational/day-to-day support of infrastructure, applications, and end-user compute for the business
• Liaise with business stakeholders to understand requirements, building solutions with a true customer focus

About you

• BSc in Information Technology or relevant work experience
• 3+ years of experience as a systems administrator in a client or server environment, including deployment automation tools
• Certifications on Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, including Solutions Architect, Developer or Google Cloud
• ITIL Foundation
• Technical knowledge of infrastructure components such as Network, Storage, Linux/Windows
• Experience with configuring software defined networking and security configurations, including security groups and ACLs
• Knowledge with System and Network monitoring systems
• Scripting and automation skills desirable
• Good technical documentation skills
• Attention to detail, documentation and accurate record keeping skills
• Aptitude for understanding business objectives and processes and translating them into business and functional design specifications

Culture & Benefits 
 
Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. 

Standards Australia proudly runs a Women in Technology program, acknowledging the importance of diversity in perspectives and thinking, and working to embed an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
 
Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, continuous learning and career development opportunities. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits: 

• Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off
• Growing Family & Parental leave benefits – 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carers
• Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised! 
• Global working – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
• Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better! 

What's next? 
 
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application. 
 
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au

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