Join Avanade's Managed Services team delivering continuous value to clients' businesses
Design, deliver and support secure, on-premises infrastructure architectures and solutions based on Windows Server and the broader Microsoft technology stack
Plan, build, deploy, harden, support and test platforms across software, hardware, identity, virtualisation, storage, networking, people and operations
Support isolated, restricted, disconnected or highly controlled environments
Work with Windows Server, Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, Hyper-V, failover clustering, file and storage services, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Windows Server Update Services, PowerShell, monitoring, backup and recovery technologies
Maintain secure, reliable and supportable platforms through a high-touch managed services partnership model
Explain technical issues, risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Continuously improve client environments through secure configuration, disciplined patching, automation, lifecycle management, technical debt reduction and platform evolution
Develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Diagnose complex infrastructure, identity, virtualisation and platform issues
Produce and maintain technical designs, build documents, as-built records, operational procedures, runbooks and support documentation
Provide senior technical expertise to projects, security teams and business areas
Requirements
Australian Citizen with at least NV1 security clearance
Proven ability to design, deliver and support Microsoft on-premises infrastructure within structured IT governance and security frameworks
Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI and related identity services
Experience with Hyper-V, failover clustering, virtual machine management, storage and high-availability solutions




Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Windows Server Update Services, operating system deployment, patching and configuration compliance
Experience implementing server hardening, privileged administration, application control, security baselines, vulnerability remediation, event logging and monitoring
Strong PowerShell skills for administration, automation, configuration and operational support
Experience supporting backup, recovery, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities for on-premises workloads
Ability to work within restricted or disconnected environments where internet access, cloud services and automated tooling may be limited
Ability to produce and maintain technical designs, build documents, as-built records, operational procedures, runbooks and support documentation
Robust communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide senior technical expertise to projects, security teams and business areas
High level of professionalism, sound judgement and strong decision-making skills
Ability to work autonomously and remain highly motivated
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems or a related field is preferred
Relevant Microsoft Windows Server, identity, security or infrastructure certifications are highly regarded
Over seven years of relevant technology experience, including design, delivery and support of Microsoft on-premises infrastructure, particularly within government, defence, national security, consulting, systems integration or similarly regulated environments
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in designing, delivering, and supporting Microsoft on-premises infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in technical documentation, automation, and problem-solving within structured IT governance frameworks.
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