Datacenter Technician/System Administrator - Australia

The Podmilsak Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Podmilsak Group is seeking a Datacenter Technician & Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT infrastructure onsite in Australia. The role requires hands-on hardware troubleshooting and repair across legacy and modern systems, with active TS/SCI clearance and CI polygraph within the last four years.

You will work with Linux-based systems and legacy environments (OpenVMS, HP-UX) while collaborating with internal teams to implement best practices in data center operations. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance and CI polygraph adjudicated within 4 years.
• Associates degree in Computer Technology or equivalent experience.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hardware from specified vendors.
• Perform operations and maintenance for IT systems and storage.
• Maintain both legacy and modern IT infrastructure for optimal performance.
• Support Linux-based OS and legacy environments like OpenVMS and HP-UX.
• Collaborate with teams to implement data center best practices.
• Work independently and in teams to address technical challenges.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Linux systems

OpenVMS

HP-UX

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Computer Technology

Tools

HPE/HPI hardware

Brocade

SpectraLogic

OpenVMS

HP-UX

Job description

Location: Onsite in Australia (Relocation

Salary: 135-160K

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Datacenter Technician & Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT infrastructure in a secure and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing hardware from leading manufacturers while ensuring seamless integration within computer networks. This role requires expertise in both legacy and modern IT systems, as well as an active TS/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated CI polygraph (adjudicated within the last four years).

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hardware from HPE/HPI, SGI, Brocade, OSS, SpectraLogic, and more.
• Perform operations and maintenance tasks for a variety of IT systems and storage solutions.
• Work with both legacy hardware (e.g., DEC Alpha) and modern IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Support and maintain Linux-based open-source operating systems as well as legacy environments such as OpenVMS and HP-UX.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement best practices in data center operations.
• Work independently and as part of a team to efficiently address technical challenges

• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance and adjudicated CI polygraph (within the last 4 years).
• Associate’s degree in Computer Technology or equivalent work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Preferred Certifications (Highly desirable but not required)

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CASP (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
• Cisco CCNA / Cisco Security
• ITIL V3.0 Certification

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

About PGTEK:

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.EOE, including disability/veterans.