Infrastructure Engineer

Salary: $128,651 per year

Infrastructure Engineer

About Southern Ports

Southern Ports operates the gateway ports of Albany, Bunbury, and Esperance, connecting regional WA to global markets. We focus on safe, efficient, and sustainable port operations, delivering value to our customers and communities. With a strong commitment to our people, we’re building a diverse, high-performing workforce to support the future of regional trade.

Benefits of Joining Southern Ports

Joining Southern Ports Authority comes with numerous benefits that cater to a wide range of professional and personal needs, some examples being:

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Annual Health and Well-being Benefits: Take advantage of programs and resources aimed at maintaining your physical and mental health.

• Salary Sacrificing Options: Maximise your take-home pay through tailored salary packaging arrangements such as Novated Car Leasing and Superannuation

• Opportunity to Travel: Experience different geographical regions in Western Australia, enhancing your professional and personal growth.

• Generous Purchase Leave Options: Gain additional leave options to suit your personal needs and preferences.

• Salary:

$128,651 + Superannuation.

The Role

Southern Ports is recruiting an Infrastructure Engineer to join their team based at any of our locations Perth, Bunbury, Albany or Esperance. Reporting to the Infrastructure Lead the Infrastructure Engineer will support the Technology team in maintaining and improving Southern Ports Authority’s (SPA) Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. This role focuses on the day-to-day management of IT infrastructure, including routine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and ensuring the stability and performance of systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responding to and resolving technology issues reported by end-users and stakeholders.

• Providing technical guidance and assistance to troubleshoot complex problems and ensure timely resolution.

• Conducting thorough analysis and diagnosis of issues to identify root causes.

• Coordinating with stakeholders and teams to escalate, track, and communicate incident resolution progress.

• Develop, document and implement changes based on requests for change. Coordinating change approvals and scheduling change implementation activities.

• Performing routine maintenance tasks such as system updates, patches, and backups.

• Collaborating with project teams to provide technical expertise and input.

• Liaising with vendors and third-party service providers to address technical issues and support needs.

• Maintaining accurate records of configurations, incidents, changes, and documentation.

Required

• Tertiary qualification in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience and a proven track record in managing server and network infrastructure.

• Proficiency with Windows Server, hybrid Active Directory, and Azure.

• Strong background in networking, including SD-WAN, switching, and firewall configuration.

• Experience managing Windows-based servers within virtual platforms such as Azure, AWS, VMWare.

• Management of remote access, identity and Multi-Factor Authentication.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools

• Hands on knowledge of monitoring and logging tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft technologies

• Skilled in managing relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.

• Background working with a variety of OT systems SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and industrial IoT devices.

• Knowledge of network configuration and maintenance for local and wide area networks, as well as knowledge of security configuration and management practices using hardware and software firewalls, IPSec and VPNs.

• Knowledge of web server management using IIS and/or other web service tools, including encryption certificate management.

• Windows Operating System management, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.

• Strong scripting and automation skills using shell languages such as PowerShell, etc.

• Understanding of ITIL Framework

Preferred

• Stakeholder engagement

• Cyber Security

• Project Management

• Experience working in a relevant industry

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

• Certification in vendor technologies (Cisco, Microsoft, VMware).

• Other certifications related to infrastructure or applications

To see the PD for this role, please copy and paste the below link into your browser:

Position Description

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0ju25l6k676mr2quolqip/PD-Infrastructure-Engineer.pdf?rlkey=53fhc4y6z05o5cge1q2nvci7r&st=9uex2lez&dl=0

Enterprise Agreement

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p496cmccav355nov7jpbz/SPA-Administration-and-Specialist-Services-Agreement-2025.pdf?rlkey=6aa7tk79zzepz8oaexqpwb9sr&st=l085zj9r&dl=0

Requirements

To apply, please submit your application through our advertisement. Ensure you include an up-to-date resume.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside either Perth, Bunbury, Albany or Esperance and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

The successful applicant must:

· Have a current Western Australian driver’s licence

· Be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card

· Pass a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing

· Provide a National Police Certificate that is within a 6-month period.

Southern Ports is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference or disability. We encourage applications from all culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians. Southern Ports is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and impartial workplace with equal opportunities for all employees.

Applications close: COB 09 October 2026

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period.