Windows Admininstrator

Accenture PLC; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking two experienced Windows Administrators to join the Infrastructure Managed Services team in Ballarat. You will support day-to-day Windows Server environments, focusing on Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM/MECM, and incident resolution within a large enterprise setting.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in Windows Server administration, hands-on AD/GP, SCCM/MECM and DNS experience, plus PowerShell scripting.

Qualifications

• Approximately five to seven years of Windows Server administration experience.
• Proficiency across Windows Server 2012 R2 through Windows Server 2019.
• Hands-on experience administering Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Working knowledge of SCCM/MECM for patch management and software deployment.
• DNS administration experience, including A records, PTR records and zone transfers.
• Basic PowerShell scripting skills for operational and automation tasks.
• Experience working within an ITIL service management environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement based in Ballarat.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Windows Server administration, including provisioning, patching and monitoring.
• Manage Active Directory user accounts, computer objects, groups and organisational units.
• Create, update and troubleshoot Group Policy settings.
• Administer Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) for patch compliance, software deployment and hardware and software inventory.
• Resolve Level 2 Windows incidents and service requests within agreed service levels.
• Assist with server builds, upgrades and decommissioning activities.
• Support DNS zone management and troubleshooting.
• Document operational processes and maintain knowledge-base articles.
• Participate in change management processes and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Escalate complex technical issues to the Windows Subject Matter Expert or Wintel Lead when required.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell scripting

ITIL service management

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Tools

SCCM/MECM

Job description

Build your career with Accenture in Ballarat

At Accenture, you will work with talented people, leading technologies and global expertise to solve complex challenges for some of Australia’s largest organisations.

This is an opportunity to grow your technology career in Ballarat—combining meaningful enterprise work and access to Accenture’s global network with the lifestyle and community of a regional location. You will join a supportive local team, strengthen your technical capabilities and help deliver reliable infrastructure services within a large-scale environment.

If you want challenging work and genuine career development without needing to base your career in a capital city, this could be the opportunity for you.

The opportunity

We are looking for two experienced Windows Administrators to join our Infrastructure Managed Services team.

You will support the day-to-day operation of Windows Server environments, with a focus on Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM and incident resolution. Working within an established technical team, you will help maintain secure, reliable and high-performing infrastructure services.

This role would suit a hands-on Windows Administrator who enjoys troubleshooting, working collaboratively and developing their skills within a complex enterprise environment.

What you’ll do

• Perform day-to-day Windows Server administration, including provisioning, patching and monitoring.
• Manage Active Directory user accounts, computer objects, groups and organisational units.
• Create, update and troubleshoot Group Policy settings.
• Administer Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) for patch compliance, software deployment and hardware and software inventory.
• Resolve Level 2 Windows incidents and service requests within agreed service levels.
• Assist with server builds, upgrades and decommissioning activities.
• Support DNS zone management and troubleshooting.
• Document operational processes and maintain knowledge-base articles.
• Participate in change management processes and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Escalate complex technical issues to the Windows Subject Matter Expert or Wintel Lead when required.

What you’ll bring

• Approximately five to seven years of Windows Server administration experience.
• Proficiency across Windows Server 2012 R2 through to Windows Server 2019.
• Hands-on experience administering Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Working knowledge of SCCM/MECM for patch management and software deployment.
• DNS administration experience, including A records, PTR records and zone transfers.
• Basic PowerShell scripting skills for operational and automation tasks.
• Experience working within an ITIL service management environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement based in Ballarat.

Bonus points if you have

• VMware vSphere experience or foundational knowledge.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience supporting a large-scale enterprise environment.

Why Accenture?

At Accenture, you will be supported to learn, grow and build a career that reflects your strengths and ambitions. You will have access to industry-leading learning, diverse career pathways and a global network of technology specialists—all while contributing to meaningful work from our Ballarat location.

You will join an inclusive and collaborative culture where different perspectives are valued and people are encouraged to bring their best ideas to the table.

Ready to take the next step in your Windows career in Ballarat?

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.