Computer Systems Support Officer

The Opportunity

The Trustworthy Systems Group which is based within the School of Computer Science and Engineering has an opportunity for a Computer Systems Support Officer. The Trustworthy Systems Group is a research group that performs world-leading work on software systems whose trustworthiness can be mathematically proved. For more information on our group go to - https://trustworthy.systems/

As a Computer Systems Support Officer, you will provide system and web administration services to the Trustworthy Systems group. The group manages Linux-based PCs, Macs, and Windows machines, along with several servers and test machines, which vary widely in power, manufacturer, processor architecture, and use. The group also maintains several websites, which consist of both manually maintained (but revision-controlled) and automatically generated pages. Additionally, the group conducts continuous integration testing on various embedded and server architectures.

This role reports to Trustworthy Systems Senior Consultant, Peter Chubb and has no direct reports.

• Salary:
  • Level 5: $85,717 to $96,991 per annum + 17% superannuation
  • Level 6: $100,354 to $107,054 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – 12 months
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
  
  

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of computing in Australia. It offers undergraduate programmes in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Bioinformatics, as well as a number of combined degrees with other disciplines. Our research and teaching staff are world leading and world building as they advance knowledge and learning. For more information on our school go to the following link - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/computer-science-and-engineering

Skills and Experience

Level 5

• An honours degree or equivalent in IT or a related discipline, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Highly self-motivated and ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Willingness to comply with EEO and WHS standards.
• Experience in maintaining and configuring Linux systems, networks and firewalls
• Experience with scripting languages, especially Python and Bourne Shell
• Experience with Linux build environments and revision control systems (especially Mercurial and Git)
• Experience with configuring web servers and proxies
• Effective interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work with in a team, and collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
• Experience in the following is desirable but not essential:
  • Debian and Ubuntu
  • Embedded ARM platforms
  • PERL programming
  • Postgres, openLDAP, Apache2, NGINX, bind9, isc-dhcpd, exim4
  • Building and deploying cross-compilers

Level 6 (in addition to the above)

• Experience in several of the following:
  • Debian and Ubuntu system management
  • Installing operating systems on embedded ARM platforms, platform bring-up
  • PERL programming
  • Experience using Postgres, openLDAP, Apache2, NGINX, bind9, isc-dhcpd, exim4
  • Building and deploying cross-compilers
  • Analysing, diagnosing and fixing network performance issues
  • Detecting and defending network denial-of-service attacks
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and be responsible for working project timelines.
• A demonstrable track record of project work experience in professional system administration.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and solve diverse and unusual problems.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.

Contact:

Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Coordinator
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Thursday 6^th March 2025

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.