ICT System Administrator | Infrastructure | Windows & Linux | VMware | APS6

Your new company

Join a large and well-established organisation delivering critical services in a complex and secure technology environment. With a strong focus on operational excellence, security, and continuous improvement, this organisation is investing in its infrastructure capability and is seeking an experienced ICT System Administrator to play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise systems.

Your new role

As an ICT System Administrator (Infrastructure), you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and improving the organisation's ICT infrastructure across server, network, and backup environments.

Key responsibilities include

- Administering and maintaining Windows Server, Linux, and VMware environments.

- Monitoring system performance and implementing improvements to optimise reliability and availability.

- Managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, SCCM, Intune, and Autopilot environments.

- Supporting network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN technologies.

- Implementing and maintaining backup and recovery solutions using technologies such as Veeam, Commvault, or SkyKick.

- Developing and testing disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.

- Performing system upgrades, patching, auditing, and security hardening activities.

- Supporting incident, problem, and change management processes in line with ITIL principles.

- Contributing to infrastructure projects and continuous improvement initiatives while providing technical advice to stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will possess:





- Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance.

- Demonstrated experience in systems administration within medium to large enterprise environments.

- Strong expertise across Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and Microsoft infrastructure technologies.

- Experience administering Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, SCCM, Intune, and Autopilot.

- Solid understanding of network infrastructure, security principles, firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.

- Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions such as Veeam, Commvault, or SkyKick.

- Knowledge of ITIL service management frameworks and best practices.

- Scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python (highly desirable).

- Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.

What you'll get in return

- Competitive hourly rate.

- Long-term contract opportunity within a secure and collaborative environment.

- Exposure to enterprise-scale infrastructure and modern technologies.

- Prospect to contribute to meaningful ICT projects and organisational improvement initiatives.

- Flexible and supportive team culture with opportunities for professional growth.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. For a confidential discussion about this role or other Infrastructure and Systems opportunities, please contact our team today.

Please note: Australian Citizenship is mandatory, and successful applicants must be willing and able to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance.

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