6-month contract | Daily rate | Start ASAP
We'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 management
Provision, configure, and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure including Virtual Machines, storage, networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN, Load Balancers, Application Gateways), and Microsoft Entra ID / RBAC
Maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for operational visibility across the environment
Administer Linux server environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, or equivalent), managing services, updates, storage, users, networking, and performance
Configure, monitor, and maintain Veeam Backup & Replication, including job monitoring, restore validation, recovery testing, and DR documentation
Troubleshoot server,



authentication, storage, and availability issues, applying production-focused change control and explicit handover documentation
What we're looking for:
Someone comfortable working independently as a contractor against defined tasks, milestones, and priorities
Quick to get across a new environment, support model, and business risks
Clear communicator who will provide progress, blockers, findings, and remediation recommendations
Professional and collaborative across internal IT teams, stakeholders, and vendors/MSPs
Experience needed:
Proven experience in hybrid on-premises and Azure infrastructure environments, ideally within business-critical settings
Hands-on experience with backup remediation, restore validation, DR testing, or infrastructure uplift/modernisation projects
Track record of producing runbooks, operational procedures, and handover documentation
Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
Interviews are moving quickly - if this sounds like your next contract, get in touch today to find out more.
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📌 Systems Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Ambition Recruitment
📍 New South Wales