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DCS is a business division of the Department of Corporate and Digital Development and provides a centralised, enterprise server operating environment to Northern Territory Government agencys critical business applications, from a centrally located datacenter.The DCS Midrange Services team has 25 specialist staff providing midrange systems administration services in the areas of Microsoft and Linux servers, database support, VMWare virtualisation, enterprise storage management, backup management and support for the NTGs midrange virtual server hosting environment. Desired Outcomes (''Nice to haves'', Conditions & Warranties, SLA''s, Project benefits)Skills and ExperienceThe individual will be required to and/or have experience across multiple disciplines: Designing client-based virtualised infrastructure solutions and DCS internal systems. Implement infrastructure solutions for business application server environments. Developing automation and business logic capabilities to support the provisioning of virtual machines and BAU activities. Perform system administration and provide technical input for the support of midrange server technology stack focussingon Windows Server technologies and RedHat Linux. Administering enterprise VMware deployments with a skill base in Enterprise storage, Enterprise backup/recovery andreplication products. Database administration for SQL Server and MySQL/Maria DB. Experience managing PKI and security patching infrastructure. Administration experience with Active Directory, IIS Installation, Apache products, configuration and web applicationdeployment. Managing and administering experience with Azure subscriptions and resources. Experience in basic configuration and management of F5 BIG IP devices an advantage. Ability to work within a team environment, using an ITIL methodology, with a job allocation system. Be able to diagnose and resolve complex issues as they arise. Be self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise and schedule ones own work and provide regular updates to any outstanding job tickets. Develop work instructions and other documentation as required. Provide administration advice and feedback to customers with regards to the standard day to day management ofcustomer applications, including capacity planning and customer requested ad-hoc reporting. Ensure that the security of corporate data and applications is maintained and monitored on behalf of client agencies. By request, provide input into project proposals and business cases. Participate in an on call roster.SkillsThe ICT Specialist must be able to: Work under broad direction and be self-motivated Be accountable for meeting allocated technical and project objectives Perform an extensive range and variety of complex technical work activities Attention to detail to ensure tasks are carried out correctly as per instruction Undertake work which requires the application of fundamental IT principles in a wide range of contexts Advise on the standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own skillset Demonstrate well developed communication skills and a collaborative approach to the delivery of outcomes Maintain a high level of performance and manage pressure in an environment of continuous change Demonstrated track record in keeping relevant specialist skills up to date and maintain an awareness of developmentswithin the industry Mentor colleagues and participate in knowledge transfer as required Be creative and innovative with a focus on continuous improvementExperience: VMWare certification an advantage Windows Server certification an advantage Linux Server technologies certification an advantage Azure certification an advantage. A working experience and understanding in allocating storage of a Storage Area Network Experience in a midrange application hosting environment would be advantageous.RequirementsWhat''s requiredICT Specialist RoleData Centre Services (DCS) is seeking a Midrange Senior Systems Administrator to join DCS as part of the MidrangeServices team.There is a requirement for a suitably skilled IT practitioner to provide senior systems administration services within theMidrange Services unit.The successful candidates primary focus will be to bring their Senior Sysadmin skillset and knowledge to work acrossmultiple disciplines.It is preferable the successful candidate will be Onsite in the Darwin office however a suitable remote candidate will also be considered.Being able to meet all the skills and experience criteria may not be possible, however please ensure you respond to all of the mandatory questions, as these form a major part of the assessment selection.Contractor On call.If the contract resource is required to be on an on call roster DCS utilise:1hr of the resources contract rate per rostered on call day for a standby allowance recorded in their timesheet.If called out, the resource would claim the time spent resolving the issue in their timesheet. #J-18808-Ljbffr