Compute and Storage Engineer

Compute & Storage Engineer

• Great opportunity to join a high-tech team supporting some of the most leading-edge mining technology
• Work in an environment where people are valued and respected
• Permanent position based in Perth Operations Centre

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Compute & Storage Engineer to work in the Infrastructure Operations IT team supporting Rio Tinto’s high-tech Iron ore business. You will be working among a team of engineering, software, and technical professionals.  The infrastructure solutions we develop, and support host a wide range of technologies – from data historians, web-based applications, integration with and improvements to control systems, data analytics, stockpile management, system security and downtime/delay accounting systems.

Reporting to the Superintendent Process Control Systems and working in a collaborative and exciting environment within our Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) Technology Platforms team, you will be:

• Working within an engineering team to support the 30+ systems and applications used across our business.
• Administering and maintaining our on-prem OT compute and storage assets, virtualised and physical, across our 18 sites in WA.
• Upgrading, developing, and implementing new technology-based solutions.
• Providing technical input to project scoping, planning and implementation phases.
• Maintaining working relationships with team members to facilitate a culture of shared knowledge and common processes.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for the systems and applications supported by the team.
• Adhering to change management processes.
• Facilitating transition to support activities from project to operational support teams.

What you’ll bring:

• Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Experience with CyberArk, GoAnywhere MFT, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Defender.
• Experience with WSUS and/or SCCM.
• Experience with SolarWind Orion, VMware vROPs
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory
• Exposure to Linux and IT Automation Software (Ansible)
• Previous experience in a mine production environment would be preferred.

Furthermore, you possess a curious and inquisitive mindset demonstrating a genuine passion for IT technologies, with the ability to keep calm in an environment that can be periodically stressful. You will also have strong communication and customer service skills which are crucial to succeed in this position.

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, thinking and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.