Junior Network Administrator | MSP | IT Infrastructure
Posted
Summary
Junior network administrator at a Brisbane managed services provider: hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of firewalls, switches, routers, wireless and VPNs, plus supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Windows Server across client environments. Salary up to $80K + super; no employer sponsorship available.
Salary: Up to $80K + Super DOE
Are you an IT Support Engineer or Junior Network Administrator with hands-on networking experience looking for your next opportunity?We're recruiting for an established Managed Services Provider looking to strengthen its networking capability.
This is a hands-on technical support role where you'll work across firewalls, routing, switching, wireless networks and Microsoft infrastructure, supporting a range of client environments.
We're looking for someone who is comfortable troubleshooting and configuring network equipment, with an interest in continuing to develop their broader infrastructure and cloud skills.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Configuring, administering and troubleshooting firewalls, switches, routers and wireless networks
- Supporting VPNs, VLANs, routing, DNS, DHCP and network connectivity
- Performing network configuration changes, firmware upgrades and maintenance
- Investigating and resolving network incidents and escalated Level 2 support tickets
- Monitoring network infrastructure and investigating performance or connectivity issues
- Supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server and cloud environments
- Maintaining accurate ticket records, technical documentation and customer communication
- Assisting senior engineers with network upgrades, infrastructure projects and client deployments
- Attending client sites for technical support when required
- Participating in a rotating support roster when required
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous commercial experience in IT support, network support or network administration
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting networking equipment
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, DNS and DHCP
- Experience with firewalls, wireless networks and network connectivity
- Exposure to Microsoft 365, Active Directory or Windows Server
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical incidents
- Good customer communication and documentation skills
- A willingness to develop your skills across Microsoft, cloud and infrastructure
- A current driver's licence and willingness to attend client sites
- Fortinet / FortiGate or Ubiquiti UniFi experience
- Cisco Meraki, Cisco, Sophos, Check Point or similar technologies
- MSP or multi-client support experience
- Microsoft Azure, Entra ID and Intune
- ConnectWise, Auvik, IT Glue or other ITSM and monitoring tools
- PowerShell, Veeam or automation experience
What's on Offer
- Permanent opportunity within an established MSP
- Hands-on exposure to networking, security and Microsoft infrastructure
- Work across different client environments and technologies
- Support from senior engineers and involvement in infrastructure projects
- Development opportunities towards Level 3 Support or Project Engineering
Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.
If you're looking to build on your networking experience while developing broader IT infrastructure skills, apply now for a confidential discussion.