Network and Systems Engineer

Design Group Australia; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Career progression and ongoing PD

Job summary

IG Design Group Australia is seeking an experienced Network and Systems Engineer to own our IT infrastructure and support ongoing growth. This full-time, hands-on role covers networking, systems administration and security across office and warehouse environments with a China office in Ningbo.

You will manage critical infrastructure, collaborate with teams, and deliver reliable, secure IT solutions while driving continuous improvement and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in network and systems administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Windows and Apple operating systems, and Microsoft 365.
• Scripting and automation skills, ideally using PowerShell or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows Server, AD, GPOs and mixed Windows/Apple environments, including updates, access controls and troubleshooting.
• Design, maintain and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs and network connectivity; Juniper Mist desirable.
• Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive with security and user access.
• Maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases ensuring data integrity, security and availability.
• Manage security controls, backups, disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Support and optimise VMware, AWS and Azure infrastructure.
• Use PowerShell or Bash to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Lead IT projects, maintain documentation and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Network administration

Systems administration

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Networking security

SQL Server & PostgreSQL

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

MCSE certification

JNCIS certification

IT degree

Tools

Juniper Mist

VMware

AWS

Azure

Job description

We're IG Design Group Australia - a fast-growing, wholesale supplier of general merchandise to leading national retail brands and independent retailers. And our products are great! Think greeting cards, gift wrap, Christmas products, party supplies and giftware - we're the creative force behind the shelves at Australia's major FMCG retailers.

We're an innovative, design-led business that continues to grow year on year by developing strong relationships with Australia's leading retailers. We operate across office, warehouse, and field teams - plus a Ningbo, China office - and we're serious about building capability that scales with us.

Look us up at www.igdesigngroup.com.au.

We can offer you:

Hands-on ownership of our network and systems infrastructure

Opportunities to lead technical projects and influence our IT environment

Career progression and ongoing professional development

Exposure to a diverse range of technologies, systems and platforms

The opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, profitable business

A supportive management team that values collaboration and innovation

A positive, #EPIC team culture where innovation is celebrated

Staff celebrations and dress-up morning teas - there's always food around!

A bright, fun environment with heaps of happy energy

Free, on-site parking

Interested? Keep reading!

We're looking for an experienced Network and Systems Engineer to take ownership of our IT infrastructure and support the ongoing growth of our business. This is a full-time, hands-on role for someone with strong technical expertise across networking, systems administration and security, who can independently troubleshoot complex issues and drive continuous improvement.

You'll work across our office and warehouse environments, managing critical infrastructure and collaborating with teams across the business to deliver reliable, secure and efficient IT solutions.

So tell me more about the role you say...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems administration: Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policies and Windows and Apple environments, including updates, access controls and troubleshooting.

Network infrastructure: Design, maintain and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs and network connectivity. Experience with Juniper Mist is highly desirable, as this is our existing network stack.

Microsoft 365: Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive, including security and user access.

Database administration: Maintain and optimise SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security and availability.

Security and resilience: Manage security controls, vulnerability remediation, backups and disaster recovery planning and testing.

Cloud and virtualisation: Support and optimise infrastructure using technologies such as VMware, AWS and Azure.

Automation and improvement: Use PowerShell, Bash or similar scripting tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Technical leadership: Lead IT projects, maintain documentation and best practices, and provide technical guidance to junior team members.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We're looking for someone who is proactive, technically strong and confident taking ownership of complex IT environments.

You'll ideally have:

A minimum of 5 years' experience in network and systems administration.

Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Windows and Apple operating systems, and Microsoft 365.

In-depth knowledge of networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and network security.

Experience administering SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases.

Experience with virtualisation, cloud services, backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Scripting and automation skills, ideally using PowerShell or Bash.

Excellent troubleshooting, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and support junior team members.

Relevant IT certifications, such as MCSE or JNCIS, are desirable.

If you're ready to take ownership of our infrastructure, tackle technical challenges and make a real impact in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you!