Network/Systems Administrator ICT Support Specialist (Readvertised) - Urgent Position

CBC Fremantle is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition for boys in Years 7 to 12. Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1901, the College has an outstanding reputation for having served the local Fremantle community for over a century helping families to raise boys who continually strive for excellence and who exhibit Catholic Leadership in their quest to establish a more just and peaceful society. 

The College seeks to assist in the spiritual, academic, cultural, physical and emotional development of boys while acknowledging the primary role of the family as educator. As such, the College encourages its students to rigorously pursue excellence in all dimensions of their lives and to become leaders within their community through the active expression of their faith.

CBC Fremantle is seeking a dynamic Network/Systems Administrator ICT Support Specialist to join our team. This role encompasses a blend of infrastructure management, expertise in IT security, and hands-on support for staff and students.

Key Relationships: Staff, Students, Systems Administrator, Head of ICT, Director of Finance & Operations.

 The outline of this role is as follows:

Main Responsibilities 

Microsoft Server and Intune Management:

• Administer Microsoft servers, ensuring their optimal performance and security.
• Utilise Intune for efficient endpoint management, security, and compliance.
• Take proactive steps to ensure an appropriate level of system availability.

VMware Virtualisation:

• Oversee VMware infrastructure, managing virtual machines for seamless operations.
• Optimise virtualisation resources to ensure scalability and performance.

Veeam Backup Solutions:

• Implement and manage Veeam backup solutions for robust data protection.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.

Networking, Voice and Wi-Fi:

• Administer and troubleshoot networking components, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Design, implement, and manage Wi-Fi networks to provide reliable and secure connectivity.
• Contributes to the transition, implementation and administration of cloud network and voice services.
• Receives, responds and resolves network faults.
• Contributes to the documentation of procedures for the disaster recovery of network and voice services.

Firewall Configuration and Security:

• Configure and maintain firewalls to protect the organisation's network and data.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring a proactive cybersecurity approach.

IT Support for Staff and Students:

• Provide technical support to both staff and students, addressing hardware and software issues.
• Collaborate with end-users to troubleshoot and resolve IT-related problems efficiently.
• Collaborate with ICT staff to facilitate the delivery of special projects which often involves developing.
• Provide audio-visual support within the classroom and for College events.
• Pilot tests and proof-of-concept scenarios with staff and students.
• Comply with College policies and procedures and maintain an active health and safety culture.
• Other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Network/Systems Administrator or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft server technologies, Intune, and endpoint management.
• Hands-on experience with VMware virtualisation and Veeam backup solutions.
• Proficiency in networking protocols, Wi-Fi, and firewall configurations.
• Ability to provide IT support to staff and students, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSA, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP), and CompTIA Network+ are a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
• Experience in an ICT Support Specialist role or similar.

Desirable:

• Experience in the Education industry.
• Experience with PaloAlto firewall.

Position Details

• Fixed term full-time contract (1 year), with the potential of a permanent position after the initial 12 months. Commencement by negotiation. Subject to 6 months’ probation.
• Four weeks annual leave.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• Free onsite parking provided.
   

For detailed information regarding the position, please refer to the Careers page on the CBC Fremantle website: https://www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au/view/careers 
 

Application Process

Applicants should send: 

• A covering letter outlining suitability for the position.
• A recent CV, including the names and contact details of three referees.
• Working With Children Check.
• National Criminal History Check (as issued by the Department of Education WA).

Please forward applications to:
The Principal
Mr Domenic Burgio
via email: [email protected] 

Applications lodged on Seek will not be considered.    

Applications close at 3.30pm on Friday 24 May 2024.

Previous applicants are not required to re-apply.

CBC Fremantle is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides for the safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people. 

CBC Fremantle takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

CBC Fremantle reserves the right to appoint, amend or withdraw jobs at any time during the process, including prior to the advertised closing date.