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Job Title


System Administrators (NV2)


Company : Kinexus


Location : Canberra, Australian capital territory


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Kinexus has partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate to assist in sourcing experienced System Administrators with current NV2 Security Clearances to work across various core ICT branches within the organisation on site at their Canberra offices. ASD is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD''s purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests. About the Role As a System Administrator/Infrastructure Engineer at ASD, you''ll implement, manage and retire the infrastructure (including physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure) that supports digital services. Your duties will include: Perform routine installations and de-installations of items of hardware and software. Apply knowledge of Defence and industry accepted hardware and software products relevant to systems administration, current system functionality and Defence''s business domain. Maintain reliability of ICT infrastructure including configuration automation, upgrading, patching, monitoring and utilising version control systems. Utilise automation tools to prepare and replicate system builds. Configure and sustain core services for systems including monitoring, syslog or authentication. This role is offered as an intitial 15 Month Contract with an additional 2 x 12 Month Extension Options. The role is required to be performed full time on site at the Department''s Canberra office, with limited flexible working arrangements to be discussed on a case by case basis. Selection Criteria Availability management: Level 4 (SFIA) IT infrastructure: Level 4 (SFIA) Programming/software development: Level 2 (SFIA) Systems design: Level 4 (SFIA Systems installation and removal: Level 4 (SFIA) Why Kinexus? Kinexus has been supplying contractors to ASD since 2004. Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances. DISP accredited - we can hold clearances and manage renewals. Account manager who is your dedicated POC, offering continuous contractor care. Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework. Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super. We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free. Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events. We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice. We''ll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field. Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme. Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families. If this role isn''t quite right for you but you would like to have a confidential discussion about potential work opportunities, we''d love to chat with you! APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday 15th May. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Joshua Quine on 0499 434 ***. All applications should include your resume as a Word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Joshua Quine on 02 9492 7***. #SCR-joshua-quine