Salary: AUD 650 - 750 per day
Our client is seeking an experienced System Engineer to take ownership of their Microsoft 365 environment, cloud platforms, infrastructure, security initiatives and technology improvement projects. This is a hands-on role suited to a senior technical professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving systems and working across a broad technology landscape. The role supports a multi-site environment and works closely with an external managed service provider to ensure reliable, secure and effective IT operations.
The Opportunity As the Level 3 System Engineer, you will provide senior escalation support, manage critical systems and lead infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives. You'll play a key role in maintaining operational stability while identifying opportunities for technology improvement, automation and service optimisation.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and external technology partners, you will oversee the day-to-day management of Microsoft technologies, endpoint management, networking infrastructure and security platforms while contributing to strategic IT projects.
Key Responsibilities- Provide Level 3 technical support and complex incident resolution.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.
- Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Entra ID and Microsoft Teams Phone.
- Manage Microsoft Intune and endpoint device management.
- Support infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless networks and printers.
- Manage monitoring, backup, antivirus and patch management platforms.
- Lead infrastructure improvement, lifecycle management and optimisation initiatives.
- Enhance cybersecurity controls including Conditional Access, endpoint protection and security monitoring.
- Support vulnerability management, threat detection and incident response activities.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
About You You are a senior infrastructure professional who combines strong technical capability with sound stakeholder engagement skills. You enjoy taking ownership of technology environments, driving improvements and providing trusted technical advice.
You will bring:
- Degree qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
- Five or more years' experience in senior systems engineering, infrastructure support or systems administration roles.
- Strong Microsoft 365 expertise including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Entra ID, Teams and Intune.
- Experience managing infrastructure across multiple sites.
- Demonstrated experience delivering technical projects and system improvements.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience working with cybersecurity frameworks, controls and incident response activities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience within the not-for-profit sector is highly regarded but not essential.
What's on Offer- 6-month contract.
- 3 days per week.
- Footscray location with occasional travel to other sites as required.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven organisation.
- Broad technology exposure across Microsoft cloud, infrastructure and cybersecurity environments.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Nicole Guala at Clicks IT Recruitment on +61 437 981 120.
At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
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