Senior IT Systems Engineer
Summary
Senior systems engineer at Perth-based MSP TechBrain, acting as technical lead and escalation point for a managed-services team: overseeing project delivery, mentoring staff, maintaining security compliance, and supporting clients. Core stack includes Azure, AWS, M365, networking (firewalls/VPNs) and MSP tooling like ConnectWise and WatchGuard.
Techbrain is a leading Perth, Australia IT company that empowers businesses to thrive through innovative technology solutions. We partner with our clients to understand their unique needs and deliver a range of IT services.
Job Summary
We have an opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer with significant managed services experience and outstanding client service skills to join our team of highly qualified engineers working closely together to meet our customers’ requirements as well as providing support throughout the company at any level of work, to ensure that service levels to our clients are always met in a quality, time effective manner. The ole itself is a Work from Home role with the occasional onsite visit required.
Duties
Serve as the technical lead and primary escalation point for the team.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and knowledge-sharing across all levels.
Manage and oversee project delivery, including scoping, solution design, and implementation.
Maintain compliance with security policies and best practices.
Ensure ticket and project management aligns with SLAs, updating statuses daily.
Take ownership of preventative maintenance and system performance improvements.
Work closely with the Service Delivery Manager, assisting in their absence.
Maintain detailed technical documentation and oversee change management.
Record a minimum of 6 billable hours per day and ensure accurate timesheet submissions.
Skills
Strong networking expertise, including routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.
Hands-on experience with cloud-based solutions (Azure, AWS, M365, hybrid environments).
Proven experience in a senior technical role within an MSP.
Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and mentoring.
Advanced troubleshooting abilities and a thirst for continual learning.
Experience with solution design, architecture, and project management.
Strong communication skills, ensuring clear client expectations and documentation.
Ability to manage workload efficiently, balancing technical tasks and strategic oversight.
Experience with ConnectWise, Nable, WatchGuard, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik and 3CX highly regarded.
Benefits
Pair of Funky Socks when you start and every birthday!
Monthly and quarterly employee awards and events!
Training encouraged and supported by the business!
Join our team as a Senior Systems Engineer where your expertise will contribute significantly to our operational success while enhancing user satisfaction across the organisation.
Want to Know More?
Email our team at jobs@techbrain.com.au
Ready to Apply?
If after reviewing this advertisement you find that this role is a good match for your interests and passions, please send us an application containing a cover letter and resume.
Note: All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a pre-employment medical and a Police record check. Please note that people with Police records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Please do not apply unless you are committed to the entire process. This process is essential to ensure that we get the best match for both our team and the successful individual.
To be successful, the candidate will be required to provide evidence of claimed qualifications or experience and be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.