System Administrator

Epic IT – Managed AI - IT - Cybersecurity; City Of Vincent; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic remuneration package

Opportunity to advance salary

Work from home opportunities

Support for certifications

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Epic IT – Managed AI - IT - Cybersecurity, based in North Perth, is seeking a highly experienced Level 3 System Administrator to resolve complex IT challenges across diverse client environments. The role emphasizes hands-on technical work with potential team leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have deep infrastructure, network, and security expertise, plus strong communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams. Remote-friendly arrangements may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical expertise in server management, networks, and security configurations across Windows environments.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Analytical problem-solving with focus on rapid resolution and process improvements.
• Clear communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for high-severity technical issues and escalations.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement preventive solutions.
• Collaborate with clients during critical escalations and provide updates.
• Provide expert-level system administration across servers, networking, and cloud services.
• Manage Level 2/3 escalations per ITIL practices and SLAs.
• Monitor client infrastructure with RMM tools to prevent downtime.
• Document troubleshooting guides and client configurations.
• Contribute to continual service delivery improvements.

Skills

Infrastructure & Network Management

Cloud & Security Knowledge

Problem-Solving & Service Focus

Communication & Collaboration

Team Lead / Mentorship (preferred)

Job description

Elevate Your Career with Epic IT: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

At Epic IT, we're more than just an Managed Service Provider – we're a dynamic team of IT professionals committed to driving technological excellence. Since 2006, we've been transforming Perth's IT landscape by putting our core values of enablement, leadership, and success at the heart of everything we do. Recognized as a CRN FAST 50 finalist in 2013, 2018 & 2024; we've consistently proven our ability to grow, innovate, and deliver exceptional IT solutions.

We believe in empowering our team to reach new heights. Our unique internal culture cultivates talent, encourages leadership, and celebrates success. When you join Epic IT, you're not just taking a job – you're embarking on a career journey with a company that's passionate about technology, committed to our people, and dedicated to making a real impact in the IT industry.

Looking to be part of a forward-thinking team that's reshaping IT solutions in Perth? Epic IT is your destination for professional growth, cutting-edge technology, and meaningful work.

About The Role

Are you a highly experienced and technically astute System Administrator with a passion for solving complex IT challenges and a knack for high-level problem resolution? Do you have the drive to make a significant impact on diverse client environments?

As a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in North Perth, we're seeking a dedicated and technically proficient Level 3 System Administrator to join our growing team. This pivotal role requires deep technical expertise to tackle high-severity infrastructure and system issues, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for our valued clients.

While this is primarily a hands-on technical role, preferred experience will include team lead or mentorship responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Advanced Troubleshooting & Escalation Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for complex, high-severity technical issues and escalations, ensuring swift and efficient resolution.
• Root Cause Analyst: Conduct thorough analyses of recurring problems to identify root causes and implement effective preventive solutions across client systems.
• Client Communication Champion: Collaborate directly with clients on critical escalations, providing clear, timely updates, technical explanations, and actionable next steps.
• System Administration Expertise: Provide expert-level support for intricate infrastructure issues across servers, networking, security, and cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS).
• Tier 2/3 Escalation Handling: Ensure timely resolution of tickets escalated from Level 2 or junior team members, adhering to ITIL best practices and SLAs.
• Proactive System Monitoring: Utilize RMM tools to monitor client infrastructure, identify potential issues, and prevent downtime before it impacts clients.
• Solutions-Service Bridge: Act as a vital liaison between our solutions and service desk teams, ensuring seamless project handovers and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Documentation Custodian: Maintain precise and up-to-date technical documentation for troubleshooting guides, client infrastructure configurations, and service workflows.
• Process Improvement Contributor: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance service delivery processes and team efficiency, contributing to continual improvements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Extensive Technical Expertise:
  • Infrastructure & Network Management: In-depth experience with server management, network configurations, and troubleshooting across various environments (e.g., Windows Server, Active Directory, firewalls, switches).
  • Cloud & Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, and cybersecurity best practices, including firewall management, VPNs, and threat protection.
• Problem-Solving & Service Focus:
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on rapid issue resolution and meticulous root cause identification.
  • A keen eye for identifying and implementing service improvements to optimize processes and elevate overall service performance.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle high-pressure client situations with professionalism and diplomacy.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Prior experience in a team lead, mentorship, or supervisory role within an IT service environment

Benefits And Perks

• Fantastic renumeration package with opportunity to progress salary and earn more.
• Break-out career opportunity to be on the front lines of cyber security, cloud and ICT infrastructure delivering and designing quality solutions to quality customers.
• The opportunity to be responsible for clients and their systems, and be an active decision maker in their ICT direction.
• Abundance of support and opportunity for personal development and progression though company funded study schedules, exams plus mentoring.
• Ongoing development through study and certification opportunities, including Microsoft Certs and well many more well known industry certifications.
• Work from home opportunities and schedules.
• Be part of a talented Senior Solutions Development Team along with other passionate, fun and motivated team members to help you develop further and grow.