Senior IT Systems Administrator

KBR, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to work in an enterprise infrastructure role in Canberra or Sydney. The successful candidate will administer and support critical IT systems while ensuring stability and reliability of core platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in IT, NV1 security clearance, and hands-on experience with storage solutions like Pure Storage and NetApp. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and various corporate benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold an NV1 security clearance.
• Experience with enterprise Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise storage platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise server and storage environments.
• Manage and maintain storage platforms.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical incidents.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Independent work

Enterprise infrastructure understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Pure Storage

NetApp

Rubrik

Job description

Title

Senior IT Systems Administrator

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a hands‑on enterprise infrastructure role supporting critical IT systems and services. You will work across server, storage, and backup technologies including Pure Storage, NetApp, and Rubrik, helping to maintain the stability, performance, and reliability of core infrastructure platforms.

Location and Type

This is a permanent full‑time opportunity that can be based in Canberra or Sydney (preferred), Melbourne or Brisbane.

Security Clearance Requirement

The successful candidate must hold an NV1 security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise server, storage, and backup infrastructure environments
• Manage and maintain storage platforms including Pure Storage and NetApp
• Administer backup and recovery solutions, including Rubrik
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and operational health across infrastructure platforms
• Perform system maintenance, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle activities
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical incidents and infrastructure issues
• Support virtualised environments and associated infrastructure services
• Maintain system security, backup integrity, and operational compliance standards
• Contribute to incident, problem, and change management activities
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and vendors to support operational outcomes
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members as required

Ideal Candidate

• NV1 security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience administering enterprise Windows and/or Linux environments
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise storage platforms such as Pure Storage or NetApp
• Experience with backup and recovery technologies, ideally Rubrik
• Experience supporting virtualised infrastructure environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage operational priorities
• Understanding of enterprise infrastructure and operational support processes

Benefits

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application online. Candidates with an NV1 clearance or higher are strongly encouraged to apply.