Datacenter Technician/System Administrator - Australia

PGTEK; Australia; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical with HSA

Vision plan

Dental insurance with base plan paid

TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long‑Term disability

Critical Illness insurance

401(k) plan with company match

ASPCA Pet Insurance discount

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and Holidays

Education Assistance after 12 months

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking a Datacenter Technician & Systems Administrator to support mission‑critical IT infrastructure in Australia. The role combines hardware troubleshooting, system administration, and data center operations, with an active TS/SCI clearance required.

The candidate will work with legacy hardware (e.g., DEC Alpha) and modern IT infrastructure, supporting Linux-based OS as well as environments like OpenVMS and HP‑UX.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing hardware from leading manufacturers.
• Experience with legacy and modern IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hardware from multiple vendors.
• Perform operations and maintenance tasks for IT systems and storage.
• Work with legacy and modern infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Support Linux-based open-source OS and legacy environments (OpenVMS, HP-UX).
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement best practices in data center operations.
• Work independently and as part of a team to address technical challenges.

Skills

Troubleshooting hardware

Linux and OpenVMS knowledge

Teamwork and independent work

Education

Associate’s degree in Computer Technology

Tools

HPE/HPI hardware

SGI hardware

Brocade

OSS

SpectraLogic

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.