Systems Administrator

Jobomas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Superannuation

Job summary

Sagarmathatech Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Systems Administrator to manage and maintain IT infrastructure in Sydney, NSW. The role involves administering servers, ensuring security, supporting cloud platforms and maintaining high availability of business-critical systems.

You will collaborate with management, internal teams and vendors to ensure systems remain secure and efficient, with a focus on uptime, data protection and infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems administration and IT infrastructure management.
• Strong technical knowledge of server operating systems and enterprise applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and maintain the organisation's servers, OS, applications and IT infrastructure.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Install, configure and maintain physical and virtual servers and related infrastructure.
• Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Administer cloud-based infrastructure and storage services.
• Monitor performance, logs, storage and availability; troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and maintain backup schedules and disaster recovery procedures.
• Implement security measures including patching, access controls and vulnerability management.
• Plan upgrades, migrations and software deployments with minimal disruption.
• Document configurations, licenses, assets and maintenance procedures.

Job description

About the Company

Sagarmathatech Pty Ltd is a Brisbane-based organisation focused on maintaining reliable, secure and efficient information technology systems to support its business operations. The company recognises the importance of well-managed IT infrastructure, including computer servers, enterprise applications, cloud technologies, data storage and network systems. It aims to improve operational efficiency and business continuity through effective technology management, system maintenance and ongoing infrastructure improvements.

About the Position

Sagarmathatech Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced Systems Administrator to manage and maintain its computer systems and IT infrastructure in Sydney, NSW. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering server environments, maintaining system security, supporting cloud-based platforms and ensuring the continued performance and availability of business-critical systems.

The position involves assessing system requirements, implementing infrastructure improvements, managing data protection procedures and addressing complex technical issues. The successful applicant will collaborate with management, internal departments, external IT providers and technology vendors to ensure that the organisation's IT systems remain secure, efficient and aligned with operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and maintain the organisation's computer servers, operating systems, enterprise applications and IT infrastructure.
• Evaluate existing computer systems and recommend suitable improvements to enhance system performance, capacity and operational efficiency.
• Install, configure and maintain physical and virtual servers, system software and associated infrastructure components.
• Manage Microsoft Windows Server environments, directory services, group policies and user authentication systems.
• Administer cloud-based infrastructure, including cloud applications, storage services, system access and associated configurations.
• Monitor server performance, system logs, storage utilisation and infrastructure availability to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex system failures, configuration errors and software compatibility problems.
• Develop, implement and maintain backup schedules, data restoration procedures and disaster recovery arrangements.
• Implement system security measures, including patch management, access controls, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Plan and coordinate system upgrades, infrastructure migrations and software deployment activities with minimal operational disruption.
• Configure and maintain system integrations to support communication between servers, applications, databases and other IT platforms.
• Conduct system testing, technical evaluations and routine maintenance to ensure reliable operation and compliance with technical specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, software licences, IT assets, maintenance procedures and technical changes.
• Liaise with IT vendors, software suppliers and external service providers regarding technical requirements, system upgrades and infrastructure maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams on system functionality, security procedures and appropriate use of organisational IT resources.
• Ensure IT infrastructure and system administration activities comply with organisational policies, security requirements and relevant industry standards.

Selection Criteria

Essential Requirements:

• A relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Administration or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated professional experience in systems administration, IT infrastructure management and enterprise computing environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of server operating systems, computer networks, enterprise applications and system architecture.
• Experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and associated Microsoft technologies.
• Practical experience in server deployment, configuration, maintenance, monitoring and performance optimisation.
• Sound knowledge of cloud infrastructure, virtualisation technologies and data storage systems.
• Experience implementing system security policies, user access controls, backup solutions and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex server, software, operating system and infrastructure-related issues.
• Experience in planning and implementing system upgrades, infrastructure improvements and technical changes.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise technical tasks and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS or hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with VMware, Hyper-V and enterprise virtualisation platforms.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools, including PowerShell or Python.
• Understanding of system monitoring, cybersecurity controls and infrastructure security practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications, database connectivity and integrated business systems.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment opportunity (38 hours per week).
• Competitive salary package of AUD 75,000 to AUD 82,000 per annum plus superannuation.
• Opportunity to manage and improve enterprise IT infrastructure and business-critical systems.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise in cloud computing, systems administration and IT infrastructure management.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.