MuraConnect is partnering with a large Queensland Government agency to identify a Senior Systems Administrator to support a major infrastructure migration program. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.
Based on the northside of Brisbane, this role sits within a large, complex enterprise ICT environment. The focus is the end-to-end migration of approximately 400 virtual machines from VMware ESXi to Microsoft Hyper-V, alongside ongoing support of enterprise Windows Server and virtualisation environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
The Role
As the Senior Systems Administrator you will be responsible for leading the migration program end-to-end — covering planning, testing, implementation, rollback preparation and post-migration validation — as well as resolving complex Level 3 issues and providing technical guidance across infrastructure, availability, backup and disaster recovery. Responsibilities include:
Lead large-scale VMware ESXi to Microsoft Hyper-V migrations
Administer and support enterprise Windows Server environments
Manage Hyper-V, VMware ESXi and Veeam Backup & Recovery
Support infrastructure across on-premises, AWS and Azure environments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex Level 3 infrastructure incidents
Manage incidents, problems, changes and implementations through ServiceNow
Coordinate technical delivery with stakeholders, application teams and vendors
Provide technical advice across virtualisation, backup, security, high availability and disaster recovery
Mentor team members and contribute to improved operational practices




MuraConnect is partnering with a large Queensland Government agency to identify a Senior Systems Administrator to support a major infrastructure migration program. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.
Based on the northside of Brisbane, this role sits within a large, complex enterprise ICT environment. The focus is the end-to-end migration of approximately 400 virtual machines from VMware ESXi to Microsoft Hyper-V, alongside ongoing support of enterprise Windows Server and virtualisation environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
The Role
As the Senior Systems Administrator you will be responsible for leading the migration program end-to-end — covering planning, testing, implementation, rollback preparation and post-migration validation — as well as resolving complex Level 3 issues and providing technical guidance across infrastructure, availability, backup and disaster recovery. Responsibilities include:
Lead large-scale VMware ESXi to Microsoft Hyper-V migrations
Administer and support enterprise Windows Server environments
Manage Hyper-V, VMware ESXi and Veeam Backup & Recovery
Support infrastructure across on-premises, AWS and Azure environments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex Level 3 infrastructure incidents
Manage incidents, problems,



changes and implementations through ServiceNow
Coordinate technical delivery with stakeholders, application teams and vendors
Provide technical advice across virtualisation, backup, security, high availability and disaster recovery
Mentor team members and contribute to improved operational practices
About You
To be successful, you will be an experienced senior technical specialist with strong Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V and Veeam expertise, who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and delivering large-scale migrations.
You will bring:
Strong senior-level Windows Server administration experience
Hands-on experience with both VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V
Strong Veeam Backup & Recovery experience
Experience delivering large-scale VM or infrastructure migrations
Strong troubleshooting skills across server, virtualisation and backup technologies
Experience with ServiceNow or a similar ITSM platform
Proven ability to work with technical teams, stakeholders and external vendors
Robust communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in complex enterprise environments
About Mura
MuraConnect is a profit-for-purpose organisation established to drive social benefit through good business practice. We work with contractors and professionals across a range of sectors to connect skilled talent with the right opportunities. The profit generated from our corporate engagements funds initiatives that support and develop Indigenous professionals, giving back to communities through education and professional development.
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📌 Systems Administrator (Queensland)
🏢 Mura Connect
📍 Queensland