Compute and Storage Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator – Compute & Storage (OT)

• Join a high-tech team supporting some of the most leading-edge mining technology

• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected

• Permanent opportunity 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 and Storage systems administrator to work in the Infrastructure Operations IT team supporting Rio Tinto’s high-tech Iron ore business. 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, you will be:

• Working within an engineering team to support the 30+ systems and applications used across our business
• Administer and maintain 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
• Trouble shoot breakdowns
• Facilitating transition to support activities from project to operational support teams

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Experience managing and maintaining NetApp storage devices
• Experience with Hyper Converged Infrastructure (VxRail)
• Experience with any other on-prem data storage providers
• VMware certified and experience with managing multiple clusters
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, DNS…
• Experience with Microsoft Azure (beneficial)
• Some exposure to Linux
• Some exposure to IT Automation software (Ansible)
• Previous experience in a mine production environment
• Curious and enthusiastic about IT technologies
• Ability to keep calm in an environment that can be periodically stressful
• Understand the value of customer service
• A sense of humor

In addition to the above skills and experience the successful candidate will also align with the below values:

• Develop and foster a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness.
• Respect and value the diversity of team members.
• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and well-being of your colleagues and team, HSE and Rio Tinto’s core values.

What we offer

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

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• 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)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

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.