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The Opportunity

• Outstanding opportunities to grow & develop your career
• Flexible work arrangements! Mix of home and office
• Truly supportive environment and collaborative team

The Scientific Computing (SC) group within the Information Management & Technology function provides end-to-end infrastructure ranging from corporate IT systems through to leading edge High Performance data processing tools and platforms.  The teams manage over 60PB of data at a compounded annual growth rate of ~75%, and a proportionate computational and network fabric including several Top500 supercomputers, HPC Cloud and a highly versatile and robust corporate hosting platform.  Additional services include advanced visualisation, Data Processing, application support, and software delivery. The capability is highly customer focussed and operates closely in partnership with all areas of CSIRO research. 

The role of a Storage Administrator is currently open within CSIRO IMT. The position can be based in any of the major Australian capital cities. This position is part of the Data Team, Scientific Computing in IM&T and is part of a group responsible for continuing support and maintenance of CSIRO research focused storage equipment. 

Your duties will include:

• Provide expert technical advice relating to Storage systems that host data and integrated technology services, standards and procedures to team members, management and business owners.
• Design, develop, test and deliver the capabilities across multiple storage infrastructure platforms.
• Automation of processes though scripting.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO's reputation.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed research team, to carry out tasks autonomously in support of scientific research.
• Performing monitoring and alert maintenance from different vendors systems and remediation.

Location: All IMT sites AU wide
Salary: AU$87k - AU$98k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 85887

To be considered you will need:

Pre-Requisites:  Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or another relevant field. 

Essential Criteria: 

• Demonstrated experience in the use of data-protection technologies, ICT infrastructure deployment.
• Excellent communication skills, including an ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Practical knowledge and proficient troubleshooting skills in relation to ICT infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability, willingness and motivation to contribute novel ideas and approaches in support of stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply skills in practical situations.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens ONLY

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level

CSIRO requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of entry to all CSIRO locations. Please be advised you may be asked for proof of vaccination as part of the recruitment process.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

9th October 2022 11:00pm AEST/AEDT