IT Security Administrator

Job Description

Company Overview

CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of more than 75 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. As a testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries. www.cae.com

• Fixed term contract, Full Time (18-24 months)
• Located at RAAF Base, Richmond

Role Responsibilities 

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly
• Maintain internal infrastructure requirements including, laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, security updates; support intranet, LANs,  and network segments
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT security manager for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
• Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures

Essential Qualifications and Experience

(note these MUST be addressed in a covering letter)

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent industry experience required
• 3-5 years of network administration, or system administration experience
• System administration and IT certifications in Microsoft, Linux or other network related fields
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Highly experience with Windows Microsoft Active Directory.
• Strong knowledge of Patch management (Windows, Linux & VMware) & System hardening.
• Working knowledge of corporate Anti-virus (Symantec Endpoint Protection)
• Networking knowledge (Cisco & Netgear Switches, Cisco ASAs ). CCNA/CCNP certification is desirable
• Event log monitoring tool (Splunk)  is highly desirable but not essential

Note: as the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible for SECRET (NV1) level Defence security clearance, and preferably already hold a current SECRET (NV1) clearance.

CAE Australia Offers 

• A supportive culture for all employees
• Flexible working hours
• The ability to work from home
• Yearly reviews
• Full Flight Simulator experiences
• Birthday Leave
• An exciting career path with potential global opportunities
• Health & Wellness Subsidy along with other additional benefits

EEO Statement

CAE is firmly committed to ensuring a positive and professional working environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to provide a fair and consistent method for filling job openings in support of equality of opportunity and cultural diversity within the company.

Applications

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