Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Exchange & Active Directory)

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom invites applications for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Exchange & Active Directory to join the Parkes, NSW team. You will support large Defence programs, providing technical leadership across infrastructure engineering, systems integration, and design activities.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in relevant roles, strong Microsoft Exchange/AD experience, and a track record of delivering technical designs and artefacts in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, application integration or system design.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Exchange and enterprise messaging environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI and related Microsoft technologies.
• Experience working within large enterprise, Federal Government or Defence environments.
• Proven ability to produce technical designs, documentation and engineering artefacts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience assessing technical solutions and providing engineering recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is desirable.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership across complex ICT environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assess application architectures, security controls and integration requirements.
• Lead the design and development of system and application lifecycle requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend software solutions to meet business and technical needs.
• Coordinate the design and integration of infrastructure and application services.
• Investigate and resolve system and application support issues.
• Work with vendors and stakeholders to assess products and support implementation activities.
• Translate business and technical requirements into practical technology solutions.
• Develop engineering documentation including High Level Designs, Build Guides, System Configuration Documents and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide technical assurance and engineering advice across projects and operational activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure and application services.

Skills

Microsoft Exchange

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

PKI

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft technologies

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Exchange & Active Directory) Whizdom Parkes, NSW, AU

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a leading technology services organisation delivering secure and mission‑critical ICT capabilities within Federal Government and Defence environments. They support complex infrastructure, engineering and integration programs that underpin some of Australia's most important national capabilities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer with strong Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory expertise to join a high‑performing team supporting a large Defence capability environment.

This role is broader than traditional Exchange administration and will suit someone with experience across infrastructure engineering, systems integration, solution design and technical assurance. You'll work across a diverse application landscape, providing technical leadership and engineering support to ensure systems remain secure, stable and fit for purpose.

Role Responsibilities

• Assess application architectures, security controls and integration requirements.
• Lead the design and development of system and application lifecycle requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend software solutions to meet business and technical needs.
• Coordinate the design and integration of infrastructure and application services.
• Investigate and resolve system and application support issues.
• Work with vendors and stakeholders to assess products and support implementation activities.
• Translate business and technical requirements into practical technology solutions.
• Develop engineering documentation including High Level Designs, Build Guides, System Configuration Documents and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide technical assurance and engineering advice across projects and operational activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure and application services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 8 years' experience in infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, application integration or system design.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Exchange and enterprise messaging environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI and related Microsoft technologies.
• Experience working within large enterprise, Federal Government or Defence environments.
• Proven ability to produce technical designs, documentation and engineering artefacts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience assessing technical solutions and providing engineering recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is desirable.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership across complex ICT environments is highly regarded.

What is on Offer

• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Work on complex and nationally significant Defence programs.
• Collaborative and technically focused team environment.
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale infrastructure and applications.
• Canberra‑based opportunity.

Security Requirements

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a current NV2 clearance.

The Whizdom Way

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles.
• We've been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified.
• Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
• Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long‑term career goals.
• We even give you a best in industry merch pack!