Windows Systems Administrator

NewKey Consulting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Newkey Consulting is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join their IT team in Melbourne. You will maintain Windows desktop and server environments, manage AD and GPOs, and support network operations while ensuring security, availability, and performance.

The role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, ability to work independently or with the IT team, and a willingness to learn new technologies and improve technical skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma, degree, or equivalent experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• Experience supporting Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments.
• Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and user account management.
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools and methods, server maintenance and networking principles.
• Knowledge of file permissions, backups, patching, and system monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Windows System Administration: Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows desktops and Windows Server environments.
• Manage user accounts including Active Directory, access permissions and file services and perform basic administration of GPOs.
• System Maintenance: monitor system health, updates, backups, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Networking: assist with network configuration, VPNs, DNS/DHCP troubleshooting.
• IT Support: provide day-to-day technical support for Windows, MS Office, printers and business apps.
• IT Security: follow IT security policies and endpoint protection requirements.
• Documentation and Coordination: create technical docs and coordinate with vendors to escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Windows administration

Active Directory & GPOs

Networking basics (TCP/IP DNS DHCP)

Endpoint security basics

PowerShell scripting

Education

Diploma or degree in IT

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

At Newkey Consulting, people are at the heart of everything we do. By partnering with purpose-driven organisations, we're proud to support meaningful careers while contributing to a more sustainable future.

The Role

We are seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join the IT team within an innovative technology and advanced manufacturing business. In this role, you will maintain and support IT infrastructure, provide technical support to end users, assist with day-to-day network operations and troubleshooting as well as being responsible for ensuring system availability, security and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Windows System Administration: Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows desktops and Windows Server environments. Manage user accounts including Active Directory, access permissions and file services and perform basic administration of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• System Maintenance: Support system monitoring, server availability, Windows updates, patch management, backup monitoring, data recovery and disaster recovery procedures.
• Networking: Assist with network configuration and troubleshooting, Wi-Fi, VPNs and use ping, ipconfig, tracert and nslookup for network troubleshooting. Diagnose common DNS resolution and DHCP address assignment problems.
• IT Support: Provide day-to-day technical support for Windows, Microsoft Office, printers and business applications, resolving common hardware, software, login and access issues.
• IT Security: Follow established IT security policies, access control procedures and endpoint protection requirements. Assist with antivirus monitoring, security updates and vulnerability remediation.
• Documentation and Coordination: Create and maintain technical documentation, asset and incident records. Coordinate with vendors and the network and infrastructure teams to **escalate** and resolve complex technical issues when required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills. You will bring strong analytical skills, good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Attention to detail, a commitment to IT security and clear communication with both technical and non-technical users are essential. You will possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively within an IT team and have a willingness to learn new technologies and continue developing your technical skills.

Key Skills

• Diploma, degree, or equivalent experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• Experience supporting Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments.
• Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and user account management.
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools and methods, server maintenance as well basic understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, subnetting, switches, routers, firewalls and VPNs.
• Knowledge of file permissions, backups, patching, and system monitoring.

Highly Regarded

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and endpoint management tools.
• Exposure to virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with backup solutions and endpoint security tools.
• Basic PowerShell scripting knowledge.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Microsoft certifications, or equivalent qualifications.

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