Cleared is partnering with a leading global technology and defence organisation seeking a Senior IT Administrator to support and enhance enterprise network, infrastructure and datacentre environments across Australia.
This role is ideal for an experienced infrastructure professional with strong networking expertise who enjoys working across complex, security-focused environments.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the design, implementation, support and ongoing maintenance of critical network and infrastructure systems. The position combines hands-on systems administration with a strong networking focus, ensuring secure, highly available and high-performance IT services across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and support of LAN, WAN and firewall environments.
- Administer Windows Server infrastructure, virtualisation platforms and cloud services.
- Support enterprise backup, recovery and disaster recovery testing activities.
- Implement and maintain security controls aligned with DISP and ISO 27001 requirements.
- Support vulnerability management, patching and remediation activities.
- Collaborate with international teams on SIEM, EDR and incident response initiatives.
- Deliver infrastructure and application rollout projects.
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support across Australian offices.
- Participate in occasional domestic travel and international collaboration.
Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in enterprise network administration and systems administration.
- Solid knowledge of routing, switching, firewall technologies and infrastructure operations.
- Experience supporting Windows Server environments and virtualised infrastructure.
- Exposure to cloud technologies, cybersecurity frameworks and operational security practices.
- Experience with Aruba networking, Check Point firewalls and Cisco switching is highly regarded.
- Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
Requirements
- Australian Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain an NV1 Security Clearance.
- Experience working within secure or regulated environments is advantageous.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, abilities and experiences.
Veterans
Veterans and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel are encouraged to apply, with cyber security and government experience highly regarded.
About Cleared
Cleared is a specialist recruitment partner focused on Australia's Defence, National Security and Federal Government sectors. We connect security-cleared professionals with mission-critical opportunities across cyber security, ICT, intelligence and engineering.
📌 Senior Systems Administrator (Queensland)
🏢 Cleared ICT
📍 Queensland
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