Level 2 Systems Administrator

Cleared Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Employee benefits

Professional development

Career progression

Additional leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Cleared partners with a leading Australian Defence technology organisation to identify an experienced Systems Administrator (Level 2) to join a high-performing ICT team in Fyshwick, ACT, supporting secure, mission-critical environments.

The role involves administering and supporting enterprise infrastructure, Windows Server and Microsoft technologies, AD/DNS/DHCP, virtualization, storage and backup, with a focus on incident resolution, security controls and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems administration or infrastructure support.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server and Microsoft technologies.
• Solid knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
• Experience supporting Windows 10/11 environments.
• Exposure to virtualization and enterprise storage; backup solutions.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and network troubleshooting.
• ITIL processes including incident and change management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support enterprise ICT infrastructure and core services.
• Manage Windows Server environments and Microsoft technologies.
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Provide administration for Linux systems where required.
• Maintain virtualization platforms, enterprise storage and backup solutions.
• Monitor system performance, availability and security posture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, network and application incidents.
• Assist with software deployment, patch management and imaging.
• Coordinate hardware deployment, upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and projects.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS & DHCP

Group Policy

Networking

Linux

ITIL

Troubleshooting

Security compliance

Tools

Virtualization platforms

Enterprise storage

Backup solutions

Remote support tools

Job description

Defence Technology Environment | Fyshwick, ACT | NV2 or above

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, mission-critical environments.

This is an opportunity to work with advanced enterprise infrastructure, contribute to the delivery of Defence capability, and play a key role in maintaining the stability, security and performance of critical systems.

The Role

As a Systems Administrator, you'll be responsible for the administration, support and continuous improvement of a complex ICT environment. Working alongside experienced technical specialists, you'll provide infrastructure support across servers, networking, virtualisation platforms and business systems while ensuring operational availability and security compliance.

This role suits someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, working in secure environments, and contributing to the delivery of reliable technology services that make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support enterprise ICT infrastructure and core services.
• Manage Windows Server environments and associated Microsoft technologies.
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and related services.
• Provide administration and support for Linux systems where required.
• Maintain virtualisation platforms, enterprise storage and backup solutions.
• Monitor system performance, availability and security posture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, network and application-related incidents.
• Support software deployment, patch management and system imaging activities.
• Assist with LAN/WAN administration and network troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain security controls and configuration standards.
• Coordinate hardware deployment, upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and infrastructure projects.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure support.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server and Microsoft technologies.
• Solid knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
• Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments.
• Exposure to virtualisation technologies and enterprise storage platforms.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, LAN/WAN environments and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with software deployment, patch management and remote support tools.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery solutions.
• Exposure to Linux administration will be highly regarded.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, including incident and change management.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

What's On Offer

• Work within a secure and highly regarded Defence environment.
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise infrastructure and emerging technologies.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary package and employee benefits.
• Supportive, collaborative and technically skilled team.
• Additional leave and wellbeing initiatives.

Security Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must:

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Hold an NV2 Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Meet all security and compliance requirements associated with Defence industry programs.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Systems Administrator looking to work on secure, business-critical technology within the Defence sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans

Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence, Intelligence, National Security and Federal Government.