Windows Linux - Ballarat

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services - creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships.

Join our team in Ballarat. Accenture is excited to announce the opening of our new technology and operations centre in Ballarat. This state-of-the-art facility will support Australian businesses and government departments by providing essential onshore technology services. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team. The centre will create new jobs in the region and is committed to fostering local talent. By partnering with Federation University, we will provide students with valuable on-the-job experience and training, ensuring our workforce is future ready.

If you want to be part of an innovative team that addresses the growing demand for sovereign technology services and makes a real impact in both the private and public sectors, then Accenture is the place for you.

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong technical expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, VMware), Windows Server administration, RHEL administration, OEL administration, SOE development, VMware, scripting and automation, and ITIL best practices.
• You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide strategic input to enhance infrastructure support processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional teams to capture SOE requirements.
• Develop a high-level design for new server builds, sustainment strategy, roadmap, patching and major version upgrades.
• Develop Windows, RHEL and OEL images as per the captured requirements.
• Deploy test VMs, and facilitate cross-functional testing.
• Transition the SOE images to the BAU / operations team.
• Lead and manage a team of Infrastructure Analysts and Coordinators, ensuring smooth operations and timely issue resolution.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure-related incidents, problem management, and change implementation.

Additional Requirements:

• Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or are eligible for obtaining security clearance.
• On-call and Shift Expectations: Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients’ IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed.

Benefits and Policies:

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, to see our benefits and policies. Accenture Progressive Employee Benefits – To view our Progressive Employee Benefits covering Health, Wellbeing, Progressive Leave Options, Sustainability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia:

At Accenture, our intention is to foster a culture and a workplace in which all of our people feel a sense of belonging and are respected and empowered to do their best work. We encourage applications from all people with the relevant skillset, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle.

Company Culture:

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment.