Job Description
The Role
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Reporting to the head of IT (Australia) The Senior IT Administrator is responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of all Rohde & Schwarz Australia's networking and datacenter infrastructure which supports the organization's day to day operations.
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Key Responsibilities
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Design and manage our LAN, WAN, and Firewall setups. We primarily use Aruba, Checkpoint, and Cisco, ensuring everything is redundant and secure.
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Handle the day-to-day management of Windows Servers, Hypervisors, and cloud services.
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Strengthening and maintaining security standards (ISO *****/DISP), managing patches, and running vulnerability scans.
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Work with our global teams to manage security threats via SIEM and EDR tools.
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Manage our enterprise backup platforms and lead our Disaster Recovery (DR) testing.
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Lead mid-sized IT projects, such as rolling out new infrastructure or applications.
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(L2/L3) support for our Australian staff, including monthly local travel and an annual trip to Germany.
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The Person
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We are seeking a technical leader who balances strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You possess the ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
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Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
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A track record of leading IT infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet all capacity and security requirements.
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Experience with Checkpoint Firewalls is essential to this role
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Experience with Aruba Routers and Cisco switching is desirable. The ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex network and system failures in high-pressure environments The ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex network and system failures in high-pressure environments.
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Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
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Extensive experience in both enterprise network and system administration. Can demonstrate where networking has been a primary role.
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Significant Information
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Due to the nature of our work, many of our roles require Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet these eligibility requirements.
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Detailed information regarding the eligibility and clearance process can be found at:

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Who We Are
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Rohde & Schwarz is a privately owned global company with approximately 13,000 employees. We are a leader in the design and manufacture of solutions for test and measurement, broadcast and media, secure radio communications, cybersecurity, radio monitoring, and radiolocation.
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We design, integrate, and deliver system engineering solutions to both government and private organizations. As a trusted technology leader in the aerospace sector, our solutions are deployed in more than 80 countries worldwide. Rohde & Schwarz Australia is proud to be recognized as a Centre of Competence for Air Traffic Control.
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Benefits
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A competitive salary package including a generous bonus
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Novated leasing and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
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Free on-site parking and proximity to a major public transport hub.
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Tailored training and development opportunities to support your goals.
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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RDO – Every third Friday of the month.
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Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 13th Sep ****.
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Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

📌 Senior It Administrator (Queensland)
🏢 Rohde & Schwarz
📍 Queensland