Job description Hofmann Engineering is amongst the largest and most progressive specialist heavy equipment manufacturers in Australia. The company services customers ranging from the world's great resource and mining conglomerates, through to leaders in international aerospace and defence technology. Due to the growth of the company we are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join the team in our Bassendean location. Key Responsibilities: Ensure adherence to Safe Work Practices, according to Hofmann Engineering’s OH&S policies and the Occupational Health & Safety Act 1984; Provide support and troubleshoot in resolving server related hardware and software malfunctions Debugging, tracking, reproducing, logging, and fixing all issues found in database systems and upgrades in accordance with authorised quality testing scripts, procedures, and processes; taking accountability for the operational management, procedures, and processes related to system security and disaster recovery planning; communicating with security vendors, suppliers, service providers, and outside resources; analysing, recommending, installing, and maintaining software security applications; and keeping an eye on contractual obligations, performance delivery, and service level agreements. performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls accepting responsibility for the processes, procedures and operational management associated with system security and disaster recovery planning liaising with security vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources; analysing, recommending, installing and maintaining software security applications; and monitoring contractual obligations, performance delivery and service level agreements troubleshooting and providing service support in diagnosing, resolving and repairing server-related hardware and software malfunctions, encompassing workstations and communication infrastructure preparing and maintaining documentation, policies and instructions, and recording and detailing operational procedures and system logs ensuring that the design of computer sites allows all components to fit together and work properly, and monitoring and adjusting the performance of networks continually surveying the current computer site to determine future network needs and making recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks Skills/Experience: Diploma in Information Systems or IT Familiarity with SQL and database operations Advanced Programming skills Hofmann Engineering Pty. Ltd. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status in Australia.