Senior Systems Engineer

• Gain access to cutting-edge technologies and continuous learning and development pathways.
• Become part of an expanding technology network across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Benefit from a flexible, supportive work setting with options for remote work.
• This is a full-time permanent position situated in Perth CBD.

About the team

Within the Corporate Office, our Technology team delivers comprehensive services for our central operations and facilitates knowledge exchange and best practices throughout the Wesfarmers Group.

What you’ll do

Your responsibilities will include project-based infrastructure deployment and implementation:

• Participating in the creation of infrastructure designs and architectures.
• Implementing and setting up new infrastructure components (such as servers, storage, cloud services, networking).
• Leading migration initiatives, like transitioning workloads from on-premises to cloud environments or updating older infrastructure.

Infrastructure automation and optimization:

• Setting up Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Automating routine activities including provisioning, configuration management, and software deployments.

Technical project delivery:

• Working alongside architects to convert designs into functional infrastructure.

Security, compliance, and risk management:

• Adhering to security best practices during all deployment phases.
• Implementing compliance standards (like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks).

Handover and documentation:

• Creating documentation for deployed systems for operational and support personnel.

Cross-team collaboration:

• Engaging with solution architects and cloud engineers to execute designs.

What you’ll need

• Extensive knowledge of networking principles, virtualization technologies, and automation techniques.
• Expertise in both cloud and on-premises environments: deep understanding of Azure, AWS, VMware, and Windows Server.
• Networking proficiency: background with enterprise-level networking firewalls and VPNs.
• Familiarity with ITIL and service management: comprehension of ITIL frameworks, covering incident, problem, and change management procedures.
• Skills in automation and DevOps: capability to automate processes using Terraform, PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting tools.
• Project management capabilities: track record in executing technology projects, including handover to operational support teams.
• Documentation and knowledge transfer: excellent technical writing abilities for creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), system manuals, and knowledge base content.

About Wesfarmers

As one of Australia’s largest publicly listed companies, we take pride in our enduring contribution to the Australian community. We constantly innovate and invest in the businesses we manage, including major retailers such as Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, and Priceline. We also maintain an online presence, featuring OnePass and the Group’s shared data resources. Our activities extend further into the industrials domain, supplying the nation with chemicals, energy, fertilizers, and industrial and safety equipment. Additionally, we are involved in an integrated lithium joint venture, which includes operating a mine and concentrator and developing a refinery.

Join our Corporate Office team, which offers support and guidance across the entire Wesfarmers Group.

The Corporate Office delivers corporate services and assistance to the independent businesses within the Wesfarmers conglomerate, facilitating the attainment of Group goals. It directs capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and concentrates on utilizing and strengthening the Group’s reputation to attract and keep talent, secure investment prospects, and maintain a low cost of capital. Achieving this requires exceptional individuals working collaboratively and embodying our values and operational methods.

Our culture

We are focused on results, yet we operate as a business that values its people. Here, importance is placed less on job titles and more on every individual contributing significantly. We offer autonomy and freedom to operate, encouraging rapid learning from errors as we recognize them as part of progress. We are inquisitive, receptive, and cooperative. Although we are leaders in thought, we remain humble and eager to exchange knowledge and learn from each other.

We understand that diversity drives greater innovation and stronger customer connections, hence we aim to build an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Next steps

If this role aligns with your career aspirations, please consolidate your cover letter and resume into a single document and select the ‘Apply’ button by 11 April 2025. Note that we might begin interviewing candidates before this deadline.

For brief questions, please reach out to Human Resources at (08) 9327 4223.

We seek to hire the most talented and skilled individuals. Let us begin exploring the potential for achieving great success together.

For additional details, visit our website at https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/

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