Server Engineer – Secure Enterprise Platforms

Telstra Corporation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Telstra Corporation is seeking a Server Engineer to join a collaborative team across Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. You will administer secure Windows and Linux server platforms, supporting VMware, Active Directory, DHCP and related infrastructure to deliver reliable, high-performing services for government and enterprise customers.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience, ITIL knowledge, strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience administering enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
• Strong experience supporting and administering Microsoft Active Directory platforms.
• Experience across technologies such as VMware, DHCP and Windows Server.
• Demonstrated experience supporting production environments and delivering infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL service management practices and operational support processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, automation and operational excellence.
• A commitment to inclusive teamwork, knowledge sharing and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist administration, management and support for secure server platforms across enterprise and government customer environments.
• Deliver and support Windows, Linux, VMware, Active Directory, DHCP and related infrastructure technologies.
• Diagnose, restore and resolve complex platform incidents while ensuring service levels and customer commitments are achieved.
• Manage operational activities including incident management, vulnerability remediation, lifecycle maintenance and project delivery.
• Contribute to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of secure platform services and operational processes.
• Apply ITIL-based practices across Incident, Problem, Change and Service Management disciplines.
• Support lifecycle ownership of server platforms, ensuring technology remains secure, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Participate in a rotating on-call roster to provide after-hours support when required.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures and knowledge materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams and technical specialists to deliver customer-focused outcomes.
• Champion security, risk management and compliance requirements within highly secure operational environments.

Skills

Windows server administration

Linux server administration

Active Directory

VMware

DHCP

ITIL

Incident management

Stakeholder engagement

Automation

Job description

Telstra Corporation is seeking a Server Engineer to join a collaborative team across Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. You will administer secure Windows and Linux server platforms, supporting VMware, Active Directory, DHCP and related infrastructure to deliver reliable, high-performing services for government and enterprise customers.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience, ITIL knowledge, strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.