Senior Systems Specialist - Infrastructure - Private Cloud - Windows Server Patching & Vulnerability Management
If you've always wanted to apply your skills to a large-scale Kiwi success story, then today is your lucky day - as we are on the lookout for a Senior Systems Specialist to join us!
About us:
You'll be a member of the Private Cloud squad within Infrastructure Services working to deliver and support a secure, functional and performant ecosystem. In our diverse and accepting environment, our people grow their agile mind-set, learn, evolve and utilise their skills, while being empowered to make decisions.
About the role:
The Private Cloud Squad provides foundational server provisioning, vulnerability management, compute and configuration management services to our ASB Technology teams.
The focus of this role is to ensure Microsoft Windows patching and deployment services are available for all Technology squads and platforms to consume. You will work alongside our senior Windows patching SME to support the day-to-day operation of the Windows patching service, and assist other teams with their BAU patching queries and troubleshooting. You will also expected to contribute towards Continuous Improvement initiatives, automation, and tooling upgrades in the Vulnerability Management space.
Over time you'll be expected to further improve your skills and capabilities within the squad, and apply your infrastructure knowledge to the wider cloud transformation that is taking place.
We advocate agile, fully cross functional teams which will take you through all facets of engineering in any given day. As part of the Private Cloud Squad you will be asked to contribute to the following areas:
- Analysis, BAU Support and Continuous Improvement - Microsoft SCCM and Windows Server infrastructure, third-party, and security patching including PatchMyPC
- Vulnerability management, documentation and knowledge sharing
- Scripting and automation
- Basic support of the VMware virtualization environment
- After hours support (if required)
About you:
We are looking for a Technology Specialist with good Windows knowledge who is looking to sharpen their technical skills further. A strong customer focus is critical along with a willingness to lean in and contribute to your wider platform.
With regards to background, you will need the following capabilities:
- 5+ years' experience in Microsoft Windows Server systems administration
- 5+ years' experience in operating system security patching and vulnerability management
- Hands on knowledge of Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager
- Application deployment and packaging knowledge
- Experience working within Agile frameworks
- Ability to liaise and collaborate with other Platform and Chapter engineers
- Comfortable working in a banking environment with regulatory requirements
In addition, any of the following would be a huge bonus:
- Enterprise level experience with Patch My PC
- Knowledge of other endpoint management and patching toolsets (e.g. Microsoft Azure Update Manager, Tanium, Ivanti)
- Experience in VMware virtualization environments
- Experience with PowerShell or Ansible
- Knowledge of server provisioning tools and processes
- Cloud Certifications (Azure preferred)
What's in it for you:
We offer a competitive salary and bonus, great banking benefits, heaps of personal and career development opportunities, flexible working styles, extra holidays and parental benefits.
If we've nailed our pitch and this role sounds like it might be the one for you then please click "apply"… we'd love to hear from you!
