System Engineer

Peoplebank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Collaborative technical team

Diverse operations and project work

Remote/offsite exposure not applicable

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking a Level 2 Technical Specialist to oversee operational support, governance and continuous improvement of a critical emergency communications platform. You will manage incidents end-to-end, coordinate between customers, vendors and engineering teams, and drive platform performance and upgrades.

The role combines hands-on Linux/infra administration with stakeholder engagement and ongoing automation initiatives within a high-availability environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Systems Administration, Network Operations or Infrastructure Support
• Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL)
• Experience with Cisco networking, Check Point firewalls and F5 load balancers
• Knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch
• Experience supporting physical and virtualised server environments
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, Perl or similar
• Strong incident management, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Customer-facing experience within SLA-driven environments

Responsibilities

• Lead incident management and fault resolution for a critical emergency communications platform
• Coordinate with customers, vendors and internal teams to ensure timely resolutions and service improvements
• Support platform upgrades, performance tuning and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Systems Administration

Linux administration

Cisco networking

Check Point firewalls

F5 load balancers

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Server virtualisation

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Perl scripting

Incident management

Tools

Cisco networking

Job description

• 6-month initial contract, with the opportunity for extension.
• 2 days onsite at the Seven Hills office.
• Lead incident management, fault resolution and service improvements

What's on Offer

Join a global technology organisation supporting critical communications services that make a real-world impact. This is a hands-on technical role combining operational support, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement within a highly specialised environment.

Benefits

• Work on nationally significant technology platforms
• Diverse mix of operations, engineering and project work
• Opportunities to lead automation and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborative and experienced technical team
• On-call allowance and exposure to cutting-edge technologies

The Opportunity

As the Level 2 Technical Specialist, you will be responsible for the operational support, governance and continuous improvement of a business-critical emergency communications platform. Acting as a key technical interface between customers, vendors and internal engineering teams, you will manage incidents through to resolution, maintain platform performance, support upgrades and enhancements, and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

The Organisation & Culture

Our client is a global enterprise technology provider known for delivering secure, high-availability communications solutions. You'll be joining a close-knit team that values ownership, collaboration, technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in Systems Administration, Network Operations or Infrastructure Support
• Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL)
• Experience with Cisco networking, Check Point firewalls and F5 load balancers
• Knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch
• Experience supporting physical and virtualised server environments
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, Perl or similar
• Strong incident management, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Customer-facing experience within SLA-driven environments

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.