OT Systems Engineer: On-Site Windows/SCADA (12-Month)

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

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.