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The Opportunity

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. 

• Diverse and inclusive culture. Flexible work arrangements! 
• Learn, trust, and collaborate to achieve more. 
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency! 

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. 
• Undertake maintenance activities of storage systems including patching and lifecycle management. 
• Performing monitoring and alert maintenance from different vendors systems and remediation. 
• Diagnosis of operational incidents; root cause analysis and remediations. 

Location: All locations where CSIRO has a significant presence 
Salary: AU $89,680 - AU $101,459 per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 85901

To be considered you will need:

• Experience with data storage applications and cloud-based file systems? 
• Knowledgeable in storage hardware architectures and scripting languages.? 
• Experience with NetApp Storage Administration? 
• Working knowledge of VMware vSphere and storage area networks (SANs)? 
• Experience in managing, implementing and deployment of shared system resources on different storage systems like Hitachi, Pure, NetApp and Data services via S3, NAS – (CIFS/NFS); Fibre channel switching and zoning (e.g., Brocade), NetApp ONTAP and services in an Enterprise context. 
• Experience supporting all storage protocols, Block, File and Object in a large-scale environment 

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, and New Zealand Citizens only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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

22 March 2023, 11:00pm AEST