Network System Administrator

Wingecarribee Shire Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + 12% super

WFH opportunities

Career development

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking a Network System Administrator to maintain secure, reliable ICT infrastructure across the organisation. You will manage networks, servers, storage, Microsoft 365, identity services, firewalls and backup solutions.

You will also support monitoring, patching, automation and cyber security best practices to ensure a resilient platform for staff and the community, with opportunities for career development and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in information technology, networking or system administration, or substantial relevant experience in enterprise infrastructure operations.
• Experience administering network infrastructure including switches, routers, VLANs, wireless networking, firewalls, secure remote access and network monitoring.
• Experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file services and virtualization platforms.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID and cloud identities.
• Experience applying change-management practices including planning, testing, risk assessment, rollback, documentation and patching.
• Experience administering backup and recovery platforms and conducting restore testing.
• Experience using PowerShell or automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor and maintain Council's physical, virtual and cloud environments.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex ICT issues.
• Implement upgrades, patches and disaster recovery processes.
• Contribute to security improvements and automation across the ICT estate.

Skills

Network administration

Windows Server

PowerShell

Cyber security

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

VMware

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Job description

As our Network System Administrator, you'll play a key role in ensuring Council's ICT infrastructure remains secure, reliable and available to support the delivery of services across the organisation. You'll be responsible for administering, monitoring and maintaining Council's physical, virtual and cloud-based environments, including networks, servers, storage, Microsoft 365, identity and access management systems, firewalls, wireless networks, backup solutions and supporting infrastructure services.

Working as part of a collaborative ICT team, you'll provide technical support, troubleshoot complex issues, implement system upgrades and patches, manage backups and disaster recovery processes, and contribute to the ongoing performance and security of Council's technology environment. You'll also support the continuous improvement of Council's ICT systems through automation, proactive monitoring and the application of cyber security best practices, helping to ensure a resilient and future-focused technology platform for our staff and community.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on delivering high-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique character of our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to the places our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You’ll also get to enjoy:

• Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
• Variable Day every 19-days
• Health & wellbeing initiatives - Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Career development & learning support - Tertiary assistance available
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH opportunities
• Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income

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• Community & social engagement - Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What You'll Need to Succeed (Essential Criteria)

• Tertiary qualifications in information technology, networking or systems administration, and/or substantial relevant experience in enterprise infrastructure operations.
• Demonstrated experience administering network infrastructure, including switches, routers, VLANs, wireless networking, firewalls, secure remote access and network monitoring. Maintain network diagrams, system documentation, configuration records, asset information, operational procedures and technical knowledge articles.
• Demonstrated experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, print services, certificate-based services, physical servers, enterprise storage and virtualisation platforms such as VMware.
• Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID and integrated on-premises and cloud identity services.
• Demonstrated experience applying change-management practices, including planning, testing, risk assessment, rollback arrangements, documentation and verification. Maintain operating system, application, firmware and infrastructure patching, vulnerability remediation and system lifecycle activities.
• Demonstrated experience administering backup and recovery platforms, investigating failures and performing documented system and data restoration testing.
• Demonstrated experience using PowerShell or comparable scripting and automation technologies to administer infrastructure and improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to manage competing operational priorities, restore services within required timeframes, and clearly communicate technical issues, service impacts and recommended actions.

Have Questions?

• Contact Ayhan Biyik, Coordinator ICT Operations on 02 4861 9***.

Applications close:9 November 2026 - don't miss this opportunity.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during our application process, please contact us at .au, by phone on 1300 680 *** or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.