Senior System Engineer

Azooa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Azooa is seeking an experienced ICT System Administrator to support a Defence electronic warfare environment. This hands-on role combines day-to-day server, workstation and network administration with infrastructure improvements and security accreditation support.

You’ll take ownership of technical solutions while providing reliable, responsive support to users. This role requires a current NV2 security clearance, onsite work at RAAF Edinburgh, and the ability to collaborate with a technical

Qualifications

• Minimum four years in ICT roles or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proven ability to manage Windows server and workstation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows servers and workstations, including account management, patching and imaging.
• Build and integrate infrastructure components, including WSUS.
• Configure firewall rules, networking and segmentation (Palo Alto).
• Apply ISM/ACSC guidance to balance security with operations.
• Develop and maintain certification, accreditation and system documentation.
• Support Linux upgrades, virtualisation, monitoring and endpoint security.
• Create SOPs, build instructions, and transfer knowledge to staff.
• Troubleshoot issues across systems, apps and networks.

Skills

Windows Server

Networking

Troubleshooting

Security accreditation

Documentation

Independent work

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Jira

VMware

NetApp storage

SQL Server

Palo Alto firewall

WSUS

Job description

Location: RAAF Edinburgh, Adelaide, SA — onsite

Employment type: Full-time contract

Duration: Immediate start to 30 December 2026, with potential extension

Security clearance: Current NV2 or higher required

About the opportunity

Azooa is seeking an experienced ICT System Administrator to support a Defence electronic warfare environment.

This hands-on role combines day-to-day server, workstation and network administration with infrastructure improvements and security accreditation support. You’ll take ownership of technical solutions while providing reliable, responsive support to users.

Key responsibilities

• Administer Windows servers and workstations, including account management, patching and desktop imaging.
• Build and integrate infrastructure components, including WSUS.
• Configure firewall rules, switching and network segmentation, including Palo Alto technologies.
• Apply ISM and ACSC guidance to balance security controls with operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain certification, accreditation and system documentation.
• Support Linux upgrades, virtualisation, monitoring, logging and endpoint security.
• Create SOPs and build instructions, deliver training and transfer knowledge to permanent staff.
• Troubleshoot issues across systems, applications and networks.

What you’ll bring

• Strong hands-on Windows, Windows Server and networking experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Information Security Manual and supporting ACSC guidance.
• Experience developing and maintaining security accreditation documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a technical team.
• A current Australian Government security clearance of at least NV2.

Highly regarded

• Four or more years in a similar ICT role.
• Jira administration, VMware, NetApp storage and SQL Server experience.
• Linux administration and familiarity with electronic warfare environments.

Work arrangements

The role is based onsite at RAAF Edinburgh, Adelaide. Any flexible arrangements require Commonwealth approval. US export-control access requirements apply.