Infrastructure & Security Administrator

KIA Motors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Australia is seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Security Administrator to manage and enhance our IT infrastructure, network environment, and cybersecurity operations. You will collaborate with vendors and global IT teams to ensure business continuity while adhering to Kia's standards.

This hands-on role covers server/storage/cloud, network security, backup planning, and incident response, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing technology improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in IT infrastructure, network administration, or cybersecurity support.
• Experience with Microsoft server environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory.
• Exposure to cybersecurity technologies such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, network access control, and mobile device management solutions.
• Strong networking experience including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, and VPN technologies.
• Experience supporting cloud environments including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or private cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Experience supporting security audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across infrastructure and security environments.
• Experience working with external vendors and managed service providers.
• Certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA Security+ or Azure will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to SAP, Salesforce, or other enterprise business applications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise infrastructure including servers, storage, cloud services, endpoint devices, and telecommunications systems.
• Monitor network and infrastructure performance to ensure system availability, reliability, and security.
• Manage wired and wireless networks, VPNs, firewalls, and network security solutions.
• Perform system upgrades, patch management, software deployments, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.
• Support cybersecurity operations including security monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and incident response.
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure, network, and security-related incidents and service requests.
• Assist with security audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and remediation activities.
• Maintain user accounts, permissions, and identity management processes.
• Support backup management, disaster recovery planning, business continuity initiatives, and recovery testing.
• Work with external vendors and service providers to deliver support and technology projects.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Participate in infrastructure and security improvement projects and technology implementations.
• Provide high-quality technical support and guidance to end users.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Network admin

Cybersecurity

Microsoft server

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Azure

AWS

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability mgmt

IAM

Backup & DR

Vendor mgmt

Security audits

Mobile device mgmt

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Join one of Australia's leading automotive brands and play a key role in supporting and securing the technology environment that drives our business. We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Security Administrator to manage and enhance our IT infrastructure, network environment, and cybersecurity operations while ensuring the highest levels of performance, reliability, and security.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support of Kia Australia's infrastructure and security platforms. This is a hands-on role that combines infrastructure operations, network administration, cybersecurity, and end-user support, while contributing to ongoing technology improvement initiatives.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and global IT teams to ensure business continuity and compliance with Kia's technology and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise infrastructure including servers, storage, cloud services, endpoint devices, and telecommunications systems.

• Monitor network and infrastructure performance to ensure system availability, reliability, and security.

• Manage wired and wireless networks, VPNs, firewalls, and network security solutions.

• Perform system upgrades, patch management, software deployments, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

• Support cybersecurity operations including security monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and incident response.

• Investigate and resolve infrastructure, network, and security-related incidents and service requests.

• Assist with security audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and remediation activities.

• Maintain user accounts, permissions, and identity management processes.

• Support backup management, disaster recovery planning, business continuity initiatives, and recovery testing.

• Work with external vendors and service providers to deliver support and technology projects.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.

• Participate in infrastructure and security improvement projects and technology implementations.

• Provide high-quality technical support and guidance to end users.

About You

You are a proactive and technically capable IT professional with experience across infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity. You enjoy troubleshooting complex issues, continuously improving systems, and working in a collaborative environment.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in IT infrastructure, network administration, or cybersecurity support.

• Experience with Microsoft server environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure platforms.

• Exposure to cybersecurity technologies such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, network access control, and mobile device management solutions.

• Strong networking experience including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, and VPN technologies.

• Experience supporting cloud environments including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or private cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.

• Experience supporting security audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across infrastructure and security environments.

• Experience working with external vendors and managed service providers.

• Relevant Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA Security+, Azure, or similar certifications will be highly regarded.

• Exposure to SAP, Salesforce, or other enterprise business applications will be advantageous.

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, and endpoint management.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, identity and access management, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and incident response.

• Understanding of IT governance, risk management, and compliance requirements.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• A customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Kia Australia?

At Kia Australia, you'll be part of a high-performing organisation recognised for innovation, quality, and customer experience. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you're passionate about infrastructure, cybersecurity, and delivering secure, reliable technology solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

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