Level 2 Systems Administrator

Client 1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security-conscious environment

Job summary

Cleared and a leading Australian Defence technology organisation seek a Systems Administrator (Level 2) in Fyshwick, ACT, to support enterprise infrastructure, networks and business applications. You will maintain Windows Server, AD, DNS/DHCP, virtualization, storage and security controls in a highly secure environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in systems administration, strong Microsoft experience and ITIL knowledge, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure support.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft technologies.
• Knowledge of virtualisation platforms and enterprise storage environments.
• Experience supporting Windows 10/11 desktop environments.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, LAN and WAN technologies.
• Experience with remote support tools, patch management and software deployment platforms.
• Exposure to Linux administration is desirable.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, including incident and change management.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration and support of enterprise ICT infrastructure.
• Maintain and support Windows Server environments and associated technologies.
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Microsoft-based services.
• Support Linux systems and applications where required.
• Manage virtualised environments, enterprise storage platforms and backup solutions.
• Monitor system performance, availability and security compliance.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve technical incidents and service requests.
• Implement and maintain system and network security controls.
• Support software deployment, patching and system imaging activities.
• Assist with LAN and WAN administration and network troubleshooting.
• Coordinate hardware procurement, deployment and lifecycle management.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Virtualisation

Enterprise storage

Linux administration

TCP/IP networking

Software deployment

ITIL processes

Incident & change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Patch management platforms

Remote support tools

Job description

Systems Administrator (Level 2) | Defence | ACT - Fyshwick

Cleared is partnering with a leading Australian Defence technology organisation

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work within a complex and highly secure technology environment, providing administration, maintenance and support across enterprise infrastructure, networking and business applications.

As part of a team of technical specialists, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security and performance of key systems while providing technical support to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration and support of enterprise ICT infrastructure.
• Maintain and support Windows Server environments and associated technologies.
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Microsoft-based services.
• Support Linux systems and applications where required.
• Manage virtualised environments, enterprise storage platforms and backup solutions.
• Monitor system performance, availability and security compliance.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve technical incidents and service requests.
• Implement and maintain system and network security controls.
• Support software deployment, patching and system imaging activities.
• Assist with LAN and WAN administration and network troubleshooting.
• Coordinate hardware procurement, deployment and lifecycle management.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• 5+ years' experience in systems administration, infrastructure support or a similar role.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft technologies.
• Knowledge of virtualisation platforms and enterprise storage environments.
• Experience supporting Windows 10/11 desktop environments.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, LAN and WAN technologies.
• Experience with remote support tools, patch management and software deployment platforms.
• Exposure to Linux administration is desirable.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, including incident and change management.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a secure Defence-related environment.
• Exposure to advanced infrastructure and enterprise technologies.
• Career development and ongoing professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Additional leave and wellbeing initiatives.

Security Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be Australian Citizens.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV2 Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Meet applicable security and compliance requirements associated with Defence industry programs.

This opportunity would suit a Systems Administrator with experience in Defence, government, managed services or other highly regulated environments who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and supporting mission-critical systems.