1 Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join the Server and Infrastructure Support team within the Cloud and Infrastructure Operations Section. This role reports to the Assistant Director Server and Infrastructure Support and is responsible for managing the AEC's on premise and hybrid systems and services to ensure smooth operations of infrastructure services, with a focus on the day-to-day operations of AEC systems. About The Server and Infrastructure Support team is responsible for administering and monitoring on-premises servers. Their work includes managing user and service accounts, overseeing bulk email and SMS distribution, configuration and management of virtualisation platforms, storage area networks, backup solutions, and telephony services, and offering Level 3 support for other applications, systems, and services. The team also performs ongoing maintenance and performance tuning to guarantee that systems remain reliable, secure, and meet organisational compliance standards. The Role This position provides a chance to play a role in the business-as-usual monitoring and improvement of AEC infrastructure and server operations, both essential for successful electoral events. The role includes: Dealing with complex and sensitive tasks independently Regularly collaborating with other departments at the AEC, such as business units, program teams, and Cyber Assurance Role Requirements Must hold Negative Vetting Level 1 AGSVA Security Clearance
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