This role is based in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? NEC Australia is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Darwin on a permanent basis.

About the role

The Senior Systems Engineer will design, implement and support enterprise level infrastructure solutions across a large-scale IT environment. They will utilise strong analytical skills, problem solving techniques and structured analysis to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-based issues. The Senior Systems Engineer will perform root cause analysis of problems, respond to incidents, fulfill service requests and action Change and Problem requests.

Responsibilities

- Monitor, maintain, and optimise infrastructure performance, availability, and system health
- Implement and support Microsoft, Linux, virtualisation, and cloud platforms
- Manage incidents, outages, and on-call support, including root cause analysis and resolution
- Maintain core systems including servers, backups, patching, security compliance, and disaster recovery
- Provide L2 technical support and collaborate with vendors, third parties, and internal teams
- Drive automation, capacity planning, continuous improvement, and support project delivery and system integration

Skills & Experience





- 5+ years’ experience with Microsoft Enterprise Technologies (Example: Exchange Server, Microsoft 365, Intune).
- Robust expertise in Active Directory, Cross-forest domains, Group Policy, PowerShell, Windows Server, and SQL.
- Experience with virtualisation technologies (Example: VMware, VDI/DaaS).
- Experience with Cloud based infrastructure
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), NPS, FIM/MIM, Entra ID, and Federation/SSO.

Why NEC?

At NEC Australia, we’re more than a technology company-we’re innovators shaping the future. With over 50 years in Australia, we combine cutting-edge technology with talented people to create smarter, safer communities.

What’s In It for You?

- Bonus & wellness days (after 6 months)
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Up to 4 paid volunteer days per year
- Discounts on health insurance, travel, entertainment & more
- Salary sacrificing options (car leasing, super, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program - free, confidential support for you & your family

Join Us & Make an Impact!

We embrace diversity, equality, and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Senior Systems Engineer (Northern Territory)
🏢 Nec
📍 Northern Territory