Senior Systems Engineer: Hybrid Cloud, Security & IT Ops

Port Otago Limited; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

7% employer superannuation

Free onsite parking

Harbour views

Job summary

Port Otago Limited is hiring a Systems Engineer to join our IT team in Port Chalmers, Dunedin. This permanent, full‑time role ensures our technology remains reliable, secure and up-to-date across on‑premises and hybrid/cloud environments, with close collaboration with internal teams and partners.

You will support Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server and Active Directory, while managing network fundamentals and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in systems engineering or infrastructure support.
• Hands-on with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Solid understanding of network fundamentals (WAN/LAN, DHCP, firewalls, DNS); experience with virtualization (Hyper‑V) and PowerShell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 escalation support across infrastructure and workplace platforms.
• Run, maintain and enhance enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid/cloud environments.
• Track system performance, availability and capacity, identifying risks and driving improvements.
• Manage the infrastructure lifecycle including patching, upgrades and optimization.
• Carry out root cause analysis and contribute to continuous improvement and service stability.
• Support endpoint and modern workplace services including device management and software deployment.

Skills

Documentation

Change control

Root-cause analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

Tertiary IT qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Intune

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell

Hyper‑V

Job description

Port Otago Limited is hiring a Systems Engineer to join our IT team in Port Chalmers, Dunedin. This permanent, full‑time role ensures our technology remains reliable, secure and up-to-date across on‑premises and hybrid/cloud environments, with close collaboration with internal teams and partners.

You will support Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server and Active Directory, while managing network fundamentals and automation initiatives.