Information Systems Technician

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity:

KBR Defence and Technology Solutions, is a leader in Defence Mission Planning System development and integration. D&TS uniquely couple’s aviation mission planning environments, operational and engineering support, training, agile software development, and systems implementation, enhancing current Defence capabilities while designing the future military Mission Planning Environments.

The Information Systems Technician will be working on technology for the deployment of secure government systems in support of Defence.

KBR D&TS is currently looking for a highly driven Information Systems Technician to join an agile network development team working on technology for the deployment of secure systems in support of Defence Mission Planning solutions and systems required for both current and future Australian Defence Force capabilities.

The Information Systems Technician will apply their skills for the development, integration, and deployment of security accredited ICT software applications and systems. As part of a pro-active, hands-on technical team, you will work closely with other technical staff and key client stakeholders to provide IT technical and administration support for the Mission Planning and ICT systems used and supported by KBR, including Mission Planning Systems and software for the Australian Defence Force.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to: 

• Technical support to the development, introduction to service, sustainment and evolution of software and hardware, data, tools and processes in fixed and deployed environments for ADF mission planning systems.

• Technical support to the development of solutions to resolve issues with data support for MPS.

• Maintenance of physical server and networking hardware

• Develop, manage, and maintain systems configuration for MPS laptops.

• Installing, configuring, testing and deploying Mission Planning software and supporting applications.

• Provide effective support to ensure all mission systems are working and meet the operational needs of users

• Provide support on Mission Planning applications and Data hosted on Defence strategic networks

• Technical support to the security and accreditation of Mission Planning Systems.

• Identifying and managing program and technical risks and issues within the support to operations scope.

• Reviewing, verifying, and improving documentation produced in support of Mission Planning Systems development and sustainment.

• Meet assigned task within Project deliverables

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

• Working Experience with Defence ICT environments (including Defence Protected Environment (DPE) and Defence Secret Environment (DSE)

• Microsoft Windows Desktop Imaging

• Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Security Administration

• Microsoft Windows Server Administration

• Administrative Experience with Microsoft Windows based Desktop Operating Systems (Windows 10 – Windows 11)

• Administrative Experience with Microsoft Office products

• Windows and Linux based scripting

• Defence ICT Security Accreditation

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of Aviation Mission Planning and knowledge of AC-C2CS environment

• Administrative experience with Linux Operating Systems

• Database Administration

• Distributed File System Administration

• Mobile Device Management

• iOS Administration

• Python scripting

• Enterprise-level endpoint protection administration

• Enterprise-level backup and recovery administration

• Software Testing

• Knowledge and Experience of the use and handling of Geospatial Data

What we will offer you:

· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

· Flexible working

· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

· Paid parental leave

· Income protection

· Corporate rewards

· Salary packaging/Novated leasing

· Employee stock purchase plans

· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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