Senior IDS Infrastructure Systems Officer

Position Details 

• Continuing | Full-Time

• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $100,233 - $110,954 plus 17% Super

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

• View Position Description 

About the Role 

We have an opening within our Cloud and Infrastructure team as the Senior IDS Infrastructure Officer. This pivotal role within our Information and Digital Services portfolio is responsible for the technical and operational implementation and support of the University’s cloud and infrastructure services.

As the successful candidate, you will ensure that customer needs for cloud and infrastructure systems are fully addressed and are consistent with best practice approaches.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position include:

• Installing, maintaining, and monitoring cloud and infrastructure systems and services according to technical specifications and in accordance with agreed policies, procedures and service level agreements.

• Working collaboratively with the relevant stakeholders to provide support and assistance where needed and where priority requires.

• Supporting the relevant stakeholders in developing, implementing and managing the vision and associated roadmap for the University's infrastructure services, ensuring the vision and roadmap is aligned to the strategic objectives and relevant governance principles of IDS and Flinders.

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will need to have proven experience in the following:

• Windows System Administration skills: Proficiency in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows-based servers is essential. VMWare vCentre VM management skills desirable. 

• SCCM Experience: Experience with System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) for managing large groups of Windows computers is required.

• Active Directory Experience: Expertise in managing Active Directory, including Group Policy management and Distributed File Systems (DFS) is crucial.

• Automation Experience: Demonstrated experience in automating system administration tasks, particularly automating repetitive manual tasks using PowerShell is necessary.

• Server Hardware: Proficiency in managing, configuring and troubleshooting server hardware, working alongside vendors to manage hardware replacements.

• Cloud Administration: Experience in Azure cloud administration is desirable, with Azure cloud certification being a plus.

• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Demonstrated experience managing customer and vendor relationships.

About Information and Digital Services 

Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more.  

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative

• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers 

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment
 

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information 

• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter addressing the key criteria outlined in the About You section of the Position Description:

• Windows System Administration skills: Proficiency in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows-based servers is essential. VMWare vCentre VM management skills desirable. 

• SCCM Experience: Experience with System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) for managing large groups of Windows computers is required.

• Active Directory Experience: Expertise in managing Active Directory, including Group Policy management and Distributed File Systems (DFS) is crucial.

• Automation Experience: Demonstrated experience in automating system administration tasks, particularly automating repetitive manual tasks using PowerShell is necessary.

• Server Hardware: Proficiency in managing, configuring and troubleshooting server hardware, working alongside vendors to manage hardware replacements.

• Cloud Administration: Experience in Azure cloud administration is desirable, with Azure cloud certification being a plus.

• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Demonstrated experience managing customer and vendor relationships.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Leigh Hoppenbrouwers

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. 

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 

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