Systems AdministratorSydney - onsite6-month contract | Daily rate | Start ASAPWe're partnering with a well-established global organisation looking for an experienced Systems Administrator on an initial 6 month contract to take ownership of their server infrastructure (on-prem and Azure) and bring the kind of hands-on expertise that lifts the whole team, not just keeping the lights on.Responsibilities include:Administer and support Windows Server environments across on-premises and Azure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, file and certificate services, patching, hardening, and lifecycle managementProvision, configure, and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure including Virtual Machines, storage, networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN, Load Balancers, Application Gateways), and Microsoft Entra ID / RBACMaintain monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for operational visibility across the environmentAdminister Linux server environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, or equivalent), managing services, updates, storage, users, networking, and performanceConfigure, monitor, and maintain Veeam Backup & Replication, including job monitoring,



restore validation, recovery testing, and DR documentationTroubleshoot server, authentication, storage, and availability issues, applying production-focused change control and clear handover documentationWhat we're looking for:Someone comfortable working independently as a contractor against defined tasks, milestones, and prioritiesQuick to get across a new environment, support model, and business risksClear communicator who will provide progress, blockers, findings, and remediation recommendationsProfessional and team-oriented across internal IT teams, stakeholders, and vendors/MSPsExperience needed:Proven experience in hybrid on-premises and Azure infrastructure environments, ideally within business-critical settingsHands-on experience with backup remediation, restore validation, DR testing, or infrastructure uplift/modernisation projectsTrack record of producing runbooks, operational procedures, and handover documentationAustralian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
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📌 Systems Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Ambition Group
📍 New South Wales