Senior Systems Engineer – Automation & Identity (Hybrid Sydney)

Zip; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid leave annually

16 weeks paid parental leave

Family support policies

Mental health & wellness initiatives

2 days paid volunteering leave

Novated Leasing benefits

Discounts with Zip partners

Free lunches & breakfast

Job summary

Zip is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to own automation, reliability and security across our Sydney-based platforms. You’ll combine hands-on engineering with scripting and on-call leadership to support macOS, Windows and identity services.

You’ll join a fast-paced corporate IT team, delivering technical projects, mentoring colleagues and exploring AI-enabled improvements to keep Zip at the cutting edge of technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems engineering, infrastructure or corporate IT.
• Strong scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python or similar technologies.
• Experience managing identity, access and endpoint services across macOS and Windows, including Jamf, Intune or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of corporate networking, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management and problem solving skills, with a focus on improving system reliability.
• Experience delivering technical projects, collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring others, with exposure to enterprise APIs or infrastructure automation considered a bonus.
• A mindset that embraces AI and new tools to adapt, learn and grow.
• An aptitude for identifying and managing risks. We are all leaders at Zip, therefore effective risk management is important to how we run our business.
• Our values in your DNA: Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together and Change the Game

Responsibilities

• Build and improve automation solutions that simplify processes, reduce manual effort and strengthen system reliability.
• Own and optimise corporate systems, identity and endpoint management across macOS and Windows environments.
• Maintain and improve our Sydney office networks, ensuring reliable, secure connectivity.
• Lead the resolution of complex L3 technical issues, including participation in a shared on call roster, and drive lasting improvements.
• Deliver technical projects and collaborate with IT, Security, Engineering and business stakeholders to create smarter ways of working.
• Explore opportunities to use AI and emerging technologies, while mentoring colleagues and sharing technical knowledge.

Skills

Scripting & Automation

Identity management

Endpoint management

Networking

PowerShell

Python

Jamf

Intune

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Incident management

APIs

AI adoption

Risk management

Tools

Jamf

Intune

Job description

Zip is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to own automation, reliability and security across our Sydney-based platforms. You’ll combine hands-on engineering with scripting and on-call leadership to support macOS, Windows and identity services.

You’ll join a fast-paced corporate IT team, delivering technical projects, mentoring colleagues and exploring AI-enabled improvements to keep Zip at the cutting edge of technology.