Boeing Defence Australia is delivering some of the nation's most important programs for Australian Defence. As part of the Battlespace Communications System Team, you will design and produce next generation Military Communications Systems and the continued evolution of those capabilities to the Australian Defence Forces. Join us to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. The Opportunity The advertised position is within the Battlespace Communication System (BCS) Program. BCS is a next generation networking product that is the centerpiece for multiple projects and campaigns. The BCS combines both developmental and off the shelf hardware and software to provide world leading communications capability for users. It can be rapidly deployed from anywhere, and its modular design provides a flexible, scalable solution that can be customized for various mission needs. We have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth. This role will engage you to apply your current skills and knowledge to contribute to the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the Software Development Environment and deployment of software to the Systems Integration Facility within the BCS. Responsibilities Perform Linux systems administration tasks such as user account management, workstation and server provisioning, inventory tracking, systems monitoring and triaging Leading the planning, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of all aspects of a complex networking environment Create and maintain infrastructure and software development environment documentation Actively participate in regular software deployment to the Mission System Test and Integration Facility Proactive engagement with all stakeholders, and software and systems engineers to continually improve the software development environment Conduct ad-hoc testing within the Systems Integration Facility as required Contribute to environment automation using infrastructure as code concepts Active participation in a highly collaborative environment using agile concepts and methodologies Review pull requests, and provide constructive feedback to DevOps and development staff Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback The ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse team, in a conscientious and inclusive manner Experience/Qualifications Essential: Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. We invite a diverse range of people to apply, including people from outside of the defence industry. Knowledge and proven experience with the Linux operating system, system administration, virtualization and networking / IP stack Solid experience with IP networks, including routing principles, NAT, IPv4, IPv6, subnets, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VLAN / VxLAN Desirable: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering or Information Technology discipline, or equivalent industry experience Experience within defence or complex engineering project environments is desirable Experience with administering commercial networking products such as CISCO, Juniper, Palo Alto Knowledge of or experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, KVM and Libvirt Knowledge of or experience with software languages such as Python, Ansible, Bash, Go are highly desirable Knowledge of or experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket Knowledge of or experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Gitlab An ability to develop and maintain documentation and reports related to managing IT systems and network topologies Sound knowledge of all aspects of the software development lifecycle with an agile mindset A high level of organizational and time management skills Well organised with the ability to multitask and perform under pressure Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication and documentation capabilities Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements. About Us Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Benefits Flexible working options Study assistance Salary packaging Employee Incentive Program Global opportunities We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now.