OT Systems Engineer

TheDriveGroup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TheDriveGroup is seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer to support and maintain critical Windows-based OT infrastructure in a highly regulated environment at Lucas Heights, Sydney.

This hands-on role focuses on Windows Systems Administration and OT operations, with responsibilities spanning AD, PowerShell, VMware/Hyper-V, Veeam, networking and SCADA systems. Strong change management and documentation practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive Windows Systems Administration / Infrastructure Engineering background.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and PowerShell.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, Veeam and enterprise backup solutions.
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnetting, firewall).
• Experience supporting Windows and Linux environments.
• Exposure to SCADA technologies (AVEVA or Citect) desirable.
• Understanding of cyber security principles (ASD Essential Eight, ISM).
• Experience in regulated environments with change management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Windows Server and desktop environments across operational facilities.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, SCCM and Windows patching.
• Administer virtualised environments using VMware and Hyper-V; VM deployment and maintenance.
• Support backup and recovery solutions, particularly Veeam.
• Maintain networking, connectivity, firewalls and infrastructure services.
• Support OT applications, monitoring platforms and industrial systems, including SCADA.
• Assist with Linux administration and monitoring tools like Zabbix/Nagios.
• Participate in upgrades, testing, change management and risk assessments.
• Produce technical documentation and system diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to resolve issues.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

VMware

Hyper-V

Veeam

SCADA

AVEVA/Citect

Cyber security (ASD Essential Eight/IS

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Veeam

SCCM

Job description

Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer
Sydney – Lucas Heights | 12-Month Contract | 80% On-Site

• Hands-on Windows Systems Engineering within a complex OT environment
• Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, PowerShell and SCADA technologies
• Initial 12-month contract supporting long-term projects

About the role We're looking for an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer to support and maintain critical technology systems within a highly regulated, technically complex environment.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on the infrastructure and systems that support industrial equipment, operational facilities and plant environments.
The ideal candidate will come from a strong Windows Systems Administration / Infrastructure Engineering background, with experience or an interest in Operational Technology (OT), industrial control systems and security.

You’ll work closely with engineers, technical specialists and operational teams to maintain reliable, secure and well-documented systems.
What you’ll do

• Support, maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server and desktop environments across operational facilities.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, SCCM and Windows patching.
• Administer virtualised environments using VMware and Hyper-V, including VM deployment and maintenance.
• Support backup and recovery solutions, particularly Veeam.
• Maintain and troubleshoot networking, connectivity, firewalls and infrastructure services.
• Support OT applications, monitoring platforms and industrial systems, including SCADA environments.
• Assist with Linux administration and monitoring technologies such as Zabbix and Nagios.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, change management and technical risk assessments.
• Produce technical documentation, standard operating procedures and system diagrams.
• Work directly with engineers and operators to understand requirements and resolve technical issues.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in Systems Administration, Infrastructure Engineering or Operational Technology.
• Strong hands-on expertise across Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and PowerShell.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, Veeam and enterprise backup solutions.
• Solid networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, subnetting and firewall connectivity.
• Experience supporting Windows and ideally Linux environments.
• Exposure to SCADA technologies, particularly AVEVA or Citect, would be highly regarded.
• Understanding of cyber security principles, including ASD Essential Eight and the Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Experience working within regulated environments, with strong change management and documentation practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with engineering and operational teams.

Experience with FAT/SAT testing, GAMP validation, Tenable, Zabbix or scientific and industrial control systems would be advantageous.

Additional information

• Location: Lucas Heights, Sydney
• Contract: Initial 12 months, with longer-term projects expected to continue for 2–3 years
• On-site requirement: Minimum 80% on-site
• Citizenship: Australian citizenship is mandatory
• Security clearance: Existing AGSVA clearance is desirable

Interested?

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