Senior Systems Administrator

Ora Banda Mining Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share scheme

Professional development

5 weeks annual leave for site-based员工

Job summary

Ora Banda Mining is delivering growth as it doubles gold production and modernises its IT landscape. The role covers administration, reliability and security of core systems, including MS 365, Entra ID, and Azure, with emphasis on cybersecurity operations and incident response across corporate and remote-site environments.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years in systems administration, strong Azure/365 experience, and the ability to work autonomously while coordinating with vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum five years' experience in systems administration or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure environments.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and hybrid identity.
• Cybersecurity operations, incident response, vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of identity security controls (MFA, Conditional Access).
• Experience with backup/recovery solutions and disaster recovery testing.
• Networking fundamentals and exposure to firewalls/VPNs.
• Scripting and automation, esp. PowerShell.
• Excellent written/verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own administration, reliability and security of core systems and cloud platforms.
• Operate autonomously under IT Manager direction.
• Lead cybersecurity operations, threat monitoring and remediation.
• Plan and deliver systems administration, security hardening and incident response.
• Coordinate MSPs and vendors; provide senior technical escalation.
• Lead cybersecurity uplift initiatives (Essential Eight).
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring within Workplace Technology.
• Collaborate with IT Operations to ensure secure, reliable services across sites.

Skills

IT systems administration

Cybersecurity

Microsoft 365

Azure/Azure AD

PowerShell

Networking fundamentals

Vendor coordination

Autonomous work style

Communication with stakeholders

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Job description

Ora Banda Mining is entering its next exciting chapter in growth. Help build Australia’s next 300 koz gold producer and join us on our DRIVE to 300! We’ve always challenged ourselves to think bigger and right now we are preparing to double gold production over the next three years, constructing a brand-new processing plant, opening a new UG mine, and investing in massive exploration programs! As our key growth projects get underway, we want more ‘ore-some’ people to make it happen. We know that our unparallelled success has been driven by our people who lean into a challenge and turn ambition into results. Just like our operations, we invest heavily in our people creating an exceptional environment where everyone can thrive. Do you have a winning mindset, are you excited by growth and want to embrace this once-in-a-career opportunity? Accept the challenge, join Ora Banda Mining.

The role

• Own the administration, reliability and security of the Company’s core systems and cloud platforms, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop, identity and endpoint management, servers, backups, and selected business applications, including approved AI platforms
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy under broad direction from the IT Manager
• Combine systems administration with a strong cybersecurity focus and act as the operational owner of the Company’s day-to-day cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring and response, maintenance of security tooling, coordination of security vendors, vulnerability remediation and continuous hardening of the environment
• Plan and deliver systems administration, technology lifecycle, security hardening and technical incident response activities
• Coordinate managed service providers and specialist vendors; and provide senior technical escalation support
• Lead the technical delivery of approved cybersecurity uplift initiatives, including Essential Eight maturity improvements
• Technical input to policy, risk, assurance and governance activities, and provide technical guidance and mentoring to the Workplace Technology Assistant
• Work closely with the IT Operations Superintendent and site IT team to maintain consistent, secure and reliable technology services across corporate and remote-site environments

About you

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of five years’ experience in systems administration or a similar role, including demonstrated responsibility for business-critical production systems and the ability to operate autonomously
• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure environments
• Experience with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and hybrid identity (Entra Connect)
• Demonstrated experience in security operations, including alert triage, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Working knowledge of identity security controls (MFA, Conditional Access, privileged access management)
• Experience managing backup and recovery solutions, including restore testing
• Solid networking fundamentals (VLANs, subnetting, DHCP, DNS) and exposure to firewalls and VPN technologies
• Scripting and automation capability, particularly PowerShell
• Ability to communicate technical and cybersecurity matters clearly and effectively to a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise competing operational, project and cybersecurity requirements in a business-critical environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify, prioritise and deliver systems and cybersecurity improvements
• Current Australian manual driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel to remote mine sites periodically

YOUR MOTIVATION

Our mantra is ‘ore-some rocks, awesome people’, and with that comes a fantastic culture. We may be growing but we still retain our one team feel! If the opportunity to be part of an ambitious project with huge potential excites you.

Employee Benefits

• Employee share scheme
• Professional development
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees
• Quarterly bonus program for site-based employees
• Gender neutral paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Salary sacrificing – novated lease / FIFO parking

Recruitment process

The process will include a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, criminal history check, review of qualifications and proof of right to work in Australia.

Ora Banda is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Shortlisting and recruitment for this role will commence immediately.

Next steps

Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the Company’s website www.orabandamining.com.au