Level 2 Systems Administrator

Cleared ICT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NV2 clearance preferred

Job summary

Cleared ICT partners with a leading Australian Defence technology organisation to recruit a Systems Administrator (Level 2) to join a secure ICT team in Fyshwick, ACT. The role covers administration, maintenance and support across enterprise infrastructure, networking and business applications in a highly regulated environment.

You will ensure stability, security and performance of key systems, provide technical support to internal stakeholders and assist with patching, deployment and lifecycle

Qualifications

• 5+ years in systems administration or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration and support of enterprise ICT infrastructure.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking

DNS

DHCP

Virtualisation

Storage

Security controls

ITIL

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Remote support tools

Backup solutions

Virtualisation platforms

Enterprise storage

Job description

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

Cleared is partnering with a leading Australian Defence technology organisation to identify an experienced Systems Administrator (Level 2) to join a high-performing ICT team supporting secure, business-critical environments.

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.
• 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:

• 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.