Network and System Administrator

Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Hyper-V virtualisation infrastructure, including provisioning, monitoring, and optimising virtual machines

• Manage Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services

• Monitor system health, performance metrics, and capacity planning across servers and network infrastructure

• Perform regular patching, firmware updates, and security hardening in line with organisational policies

• Manage backup and disaster recovery systems, including regular testing and verification of restore procedures

• Troubleshoot and resolve network, server, and application issues in a timely manner

• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and operational procedures

• Participate in on-call rotation to support 24-hour business operations

• Collaborate with the broader technology team on infrastructure projects and improvements

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a system or network administration role

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualisation

• Solid experience administering Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)

• Sound understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, and switching

• Experience with backup technologies and disaster recovery procedures

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues methodically

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

• Australian citizenship required for this position

Desirable

• Experience working in environments with strict uptime requirements or SLAs

• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (PRTG, Zabbix, or similar)

• Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE, or Azure equivalent)

• Experience with SQL Server administration