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




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

📌 Technical Specialist (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria