System Administrator

Akkodis; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation is seeking a System Administrator responsible for managing Windows, SQL, and Web platforms in cloud and on-premise environments. You will provide operational support and automation, ensuring security and compliance while contributing to high-impact projects. Strong experience in cloud administration, automation, and effective communication skills are essential. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and join our team in Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Provision, maintain, and support Windows, SQL, and Web server platforms.
• Resolve client job requests and deliver infrastructure project work.
• Participate in rotating on-call rosters, after-hours support, and security patching.
• Administer and support Azure and AWS environments.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, T-SQL, Terraform, and templates.
• Perform system monitoring, reporting, and compliance checks.
• Administer Active Directory and Microsoft System Center tools.
• Communicate with clients, providing technical advice.
• Maintain documentation and system records.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and guidelines.
• Investigate new technologies to improve efficiency.

Skills

Windows Server administration

SQL Server administration

Web server administration

Azure cloud administration

AWS cloud administration

PowerShell scripting

T-SQL scripting

Terraform

Active Directory administration

System Center (SCCM, SCOM)

Security patching

Monitoring and compliance reporting

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Overview

What's in it for you?

• Work with modern cloud and on-premise technologies across Windows, SQL, Azure, and AWS environments
• Hands-on involvement in automation, infrastructure as code, and platform optimisation
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while supporting critical government/enterprise systems
• Exposure to emerging technologies and best-practice security and compliance framework

Role

The System Administrator is responsible for provisioning, maintaining, and supporting Windows, SQL, and Web platforms across on-premise and cloud environments. This role provides operational support, automation, and technical advice to partner departments while ensuring systems are secure, compliant, and highly available.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision, maintain, and support Windows, SQL, and Web server platforms (on-premise and cloud)
• Resolve client job requests and deliver ongoing infrastructure project work
• Participate in rotating on-call rosters, after-hours support, and security patching activities
• Administer and support Azure and AWS environments
• Develop automation using PowerShell, T-SQL, Terraform, Puppet, and infrastructure-as-code templates
• Perform system monitoring, reporting, and compliance checks (availability, vulnerabilities, software compliance)
• Administer Active Directory and Microsoft System Center tools (SCCM, SCOM)
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing timely and accurate technical advice on hosting solutions
• Maintain high-quality technical documentation and system records
• Ensure compliance with security standards, architecture guidelines, change control, and incident/problem management processes
• Investigate and recommend new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce operational overhead

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Windows Server, SQL Server, and Web server administration
• Azure and AWS cloud administration
• Automation and scripting using PowerShell, T-SQL, Terraform, and infrastructure-as-code templates
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)
• Active Directory administration
• Experience with security patching, monitoring, and compliance reporting
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Desirable

• Experience with Puppet or similar configuration management tools
• Exposure to enterprise security frameworks and governance environments
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-tenant hosting platforms
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, or AWS certifications

Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Isha Khanna at [e-mail]

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