The role
As part of our Civil group, the Infrastructure Engineer will be working within the Civil Solutions Infrastructure Team to assemble, deploy, configure, commission and support complex ICT infrastructure components to meet project and internal requirements for current and future Civil Solutions projects, with the ultimate goal of ensuring Saab maintains excellent customer relations and delivers high-quality solutions.
To be successful in this role, you must be highly motivated, organised, demonstrate critical thinking and have good technical writing and communication skills.
Further, the successful candidate will:
- Become competent in the deployment of discrete ICT infrastructure components, utilising COTS software and hardware.
- Be responsible for the installation and configuration discreet infrastructure components in accordance with approved reference designs and documentation by others.
- Proactively progress on allocated work and contribute to and coordinate with others to ensure the successful delivery of services.
- Promote a “Customer First” culture within the team to ensure best outcomes for internal and external customers.
- Provide technical review of documents, configurations and other artefacts in accordance with company or project requirements.
- Create documentation to capture design decisions and implementation details, to ensure the consistent delivery of infrastructure components to others.
- Provide assistance to remote site rollout teams.
- Travel for deployment and commissioning of project infrastructure during project delivery phases.
- Develop strong working relationships with and assist Saab Project, Field Support and Engineering Teams as required to balance workloads across the group.
- Provide support to others as part of a rotating on-call roster, including out of hours on-call (optional).
- Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, safety and duty of care and the quality management system.
- Travel interstate and overseas will be required. Attendance and work at sites such as active correctional or detention facilities will be required.
Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.
About you
Your education, skills and experience will include:
- Relevant Engineering degree
- Construction Industry White Card (or ability to obtain one).
- Security Installers License for Australia and New Zealand (or ability to obtain one).
- Install and configure networking infrastructure
- Manage firewall and security products
- Configure and manage network admission control software and hardware
- Manage and support server-based Virtualisation Solutions
- Install, configure and support Windows Server products
- Infrastructure Monitoring
- Install and support Backup and Recovery Solutions
- Workstation Configuration and Management
- OEM Software Configuration Management and Licensing
- Configure and support PCoIP, Thin clients, KVMs
- SNMP trap monitoring
- License management and distribution (all sites and internal)
- Configuration and change management principles
- Knowledge of Release and Deployment management practices
- Knowledge of engineering principles in relation to verification and testing
- Working knowledge to manage and execute automation and utility scrips.
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance preferably to baseline level.
About us
Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.
From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!
What you will be part of
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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.
Culture and benefits
We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.
By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.
As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 14% superannuation
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners
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Applications
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By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to, reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.