Senior IT Administrator

The Role
Reporting to the head of IT (Australia) The Senior IT Administrator is responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of all Rohde & Schwarz Australia’s networking and datacenter infrastructure which supports the organization’s day to day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design and manage our LAN, WAN, and Firewall setups. We primarily use Aruba, Checkpoint, and Cisco, ensuring everything is redundant and secure.

• Handle the day-to-day management of Windows Servers, Hypervisors, and cloud services.

• Strengthening and maintaining security standards (ISO 27001/DISP), managing patches, and running vulnerability scans.

• Work with our global teams to manage security threats via SIEM and EDR tools.

• Manage our enterprise backup platforms and lead our Disaster Recovery (DR) testing.

• Lead mid-sized IT projects, such as rolling out new infrastructure or applications.

• (L2/L3) support for our Australian staff, including monthly local travel and an annual trip to Germany.

The Person
We are seeking a technical leader who balances strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You possess the ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• A track record of leading IT infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet all capacity and security requirements.

• Experience with Checkpoint Firewalls is essential to this role

• Experience with Aruba Routers and Cisco switching is desirable. The ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex network and system failures in high-pressure environments The ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex network and system failures in high-pressure environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

• Extensive experience in both enterprise network and system administration. Can demonstrate where networking has been a primary role.

Important Information
Due to the nature of our work, many of our roles require Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet these eligibility requirements.

Detailed information regarding the eligibility and clearance process can be found at: https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

Who We Are
Rohde & Schwarz is a privately owned global company with approximately 13,000 employees. We are a leader in the design and manufacture of solutions for test and measurement, broadcast and media, secure radio communications, cybersecurity, radio monitoring, and radiolocation.

We design, integrate, and deliver system engineering solutions to both government and private organizations. As a trusted technology leader in the aerospace sector, our solutions are deployed in more than 80 countries worldwide. Rohde & Schwarz Australia is proud to be recognized as a Centre of Competence for Air Traffic Control.

Our Benefits

• A competitive salary package including a generous bonus

• Novated leasing and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

• Free on-site parking and proximity to a major public transport hub.

• Tailored training and development opportunities to support your goals.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• RDO – Every third Friday of the month.

• Comprehensive income protection scheme.

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 13th Sep 2026. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your current resume and cover letter prior to the closing date.

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.