Salary: AUD 80 - 100 per hour
Windows System Administrator | 12-Month Contract Port Melbourne | 2:00pm–10:00pm Shift | NV1 Clearance Required Ready to take ownership of a complex enterprise infrastructure environment?
We’re looking for an experienced Windows System Administrator to join a high-performing Managed Services team supporting a major enterprise customer in Port Melbourne.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing role suited to someone who enjoys solving infrastructure problems, working autonomously and supporting business-critical technology environments.
What You’ll Be Doing You’ll support the ongoing availability, performance and security of enterprise server infrastructure.
Your day-to-day will include
- Administering and supporting Windows Server environments
- Installing and configuring server hardware, software, firmware and drivers
- Supporting VMware environments, including vCenter, vCloud and vSphere
- Managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy
- Monitoring server availability, performance, backups and capacity
- Managing server access and security controls
- Deploying application and infrastructure changes
- Supporting data migration and replication between sites
- Troubleshooting incidents and providing first-level technical support
- Escalating complex issues to specialist support teams
- Maintaining technical documentation and configuration records
- Collaborating directly with customers and internal IT stakeholders
What We’re Looking For Technical Skills & Experienc
- 3–5+ years’ experience in Windows Systems Administration
- Experience supporting complex corporate infrastructure environments
- Strong Windows Server and Active Directory capability
- VMware experience
- Knowledge of DNS, DHCP and Group Policy
- Experience with SCCM and SCOM
- Server hardware installation and configuration experience
- Backup and recovery administration knowledge
- Linux and storage administration exposure
- Network and LAN troubleshooting experience
- ServiceNow or similar ITSM platform experience
- Scripting or infrastructure automation exposure
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation and problem-solving skills
- IT qualification or equivalent practical experience
Experience with Avamar, Data Domain, NetApp, Networker, VxRail, Unity, Citrix or hyperconverged infrastructure will be highly regarded.
About You You’re someone who:
- Works confidently and autonomously with minimal direction
- Takes ownership of technical issues through to resolution
- Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Delivers strong customer service in an onsite environment
- Remains calm and organised under pressure
- Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoys learning new technologies and contributing to a collaborative team
Contract Details
- 12-month contract
- Based onsite in Port Melbourne
- Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm
- 37.5 hours per week
- Some after-hours, weekend or on-call work may occasionally be required
- Own car and current driver’s license required
- Mileage reimbursed where applicable
Security Clearance Requirement This position is only open to
Australian Citizens with a current NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.
Candidates must also meet applicable ITAR and background-check requirements.
Why This Opportunity
- Long-term contract with a global technology environment
- Hands-on ownership of enterprise infrastructure
- Broad exposure across Windows Server, VMware, networking, storage and backup technologies
- Varied and technically engaging work
- Collaborative Managed Services team
- Consistent weekday afternoon shift
Apply Now If you’re an experienced Windows System Administrator looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Christina at
[email protected] to find out more.