Windows Systems Integration Specialist

About Us

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.

Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

The Windows Systems Integration Specialist is responsible for the design, build, configuration, security hardening and testing of Windows-based systems.

The position will ensure systems are configured and operated in accordance with applicable technical, security and organisational requirements, including relevant security frameworks, policies and standards such as the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and NIST SP 800-53, as applicable to the environment.

The role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand customer and security requirements, translate those into technical solutions, and deliver secure, supportable and compliant Windows systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, configure and maintain Microsoft Windows systems.

• Configure operating systems, services, networking, authentication and system components in accordance with approved customer, technical and security requirements.

• Implement and maintain Group Policy Objects and associated Windows security configurations.

• Perform Windows security hardening in accordance with applicable security baselines, customer requirements and approved security architecture.

• Apply operating system updates, security patches and configuration changes.

• Identify and troubleshoot software installation, configuration and interoperability issues.

• Assist with the implementation, configuration and ongoing maintenance of continuous monitoring capabilities to identify system security, configuration and compliance issues.

• Work with software engineers, and customer representatives to resolve application issues.

• Integrate systems into wider solutions, including network, security and application components.

• Verify hardware, operating system and software configurations comply with applicable security and configuration requirements prior to customer delivery.

• Conduct final configuration and quality-assurance checks on completed systems including testing of installed software and verify that applications operate as intended within the delivered system.

• Support system acceptance, customer demonstration and delivery activities as required.

• Develop automated, repeatable and supportable system configurations and build processes.

• Document firewall rules, GPO configurations and security settings.

Our Benefits

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year

• Superannuation of 14.0%

• Free car parking

• Paid parental, compassionate, defence reserve & voluntary emergency services leave

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs

• Health insurance for defence supporters and their families

• Salary packaging for novated leasing

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Our Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated experience administering Windows server and workstation environments.

• Experience building Windows systems from a defined technical baseline or system specification.

• Strong knowledge of Windows configuration, administration and troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated experience with Active Directory, Windows Defender and Group Policy.

• Experience with Windows security configuration and hardening.

• Experience with Windows networking, services, permissions and system management

• Understanding of secure system administration and security hardening principles.

• Familiarity with ISM, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Benchmarks, Microsoft Security Baselines, STIGs or equivalent frameworks

Eligibility

• An Australian Citizen;

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Negative Vetting 2.

• ITAR – This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.

  • Place of Birth

  • Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,

  • Countries of issue for current and past passports and

  • Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

How to apply

Click on the '' button below. Please include a current copy of your resume and complete the screening questions. Applications without these elements will not be considered.

CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email recruitment@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted