Data Centre Operations Technical Generalist, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Canberra

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

96811.00 - 109527.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Data Centre Operations Technical Generalist at CSIRO, you will support and manage national on-premise and colocation Data Centres, overseeing infrastructure operations, maintenance, lifecycle upgrades, and service improvements. This role involves contributing to team strategy, administering EcoStruxure IT, and participating in meetings while supporting CSIRO’s national research infrastructure.

Job Responsibility:

Actively manage, monitor and support the day-to-day operations of CSIRO’s on-premise and colocation Data Centres across Australia
Assist with the implementation of installations, lifecycle upgrades and maintenance activities for critical Data Centre infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity and alignment with service delivery standards
Engage with and manage vendors and contractors performing corrective and preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with safety and procedural guidelines
Complete allocated tasks to ensure timely and efficient execution of Data Centre work packages and project milestones
Monitor Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems—particularly Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxureIT—to ensure optimal performance, availability, and capacity of critical supporting infrastructure
Contribute to strategic planning and team decision-making, supporting the development and implementation of Data Centre best practices and methodologies
Pursue at least one Data Centre industry certification annually and participate in training aligned with CSIRO’s education framework

Requirements:

Relevant certifications/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in a Data Centre environment
The ability & willingness to contribute innovative ideas and approaches in support of Enterprise Infrastructure, Storage and Compute systems and Data Centres
Previous experience delivering services and supporting large businesses or enterprise organisations
Previous experience in creating documentation, technical user guides and presentations to support internal IT (Information Technology) clients
Demonstrated IT Systems Administration skills
Demonstrated computer literacy and competency using tools such as Microsoft 365, MS Teams, Atlassian Confluence, and DCIM
Good written and communication skills

Nice to have:

Experience in configuring and administering the Schneider Electric DCIM suite of products, particularly StruxureWare and EcoStruxureIT
Experience working in a geographically dispersed team
Experience working in a research environment

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Up to 15.4% superannuation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 25, 2025

Expiration:
August 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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