Senior Systems Administrator
Description
About the role
You'll work alongside the existing systems team to keep people connected, secure and productive, and help improve how things run across the business. You'll take a key role in supporting the predominantly Microsoft environment.
Key responsibilities
Administer and maintain Windows Server and Active Directory environment, including user, group and computer account lifecycle
Design, implement and troubleshoot Group Policy across the organisation
Manage and maintain on-premises servers, including patching, backups, monitoring and capacity planning
Support Microsoft 365 administration
Maintain and support Linux servers and services as required
Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and troubleshoot escalated issues across the business
Document standards, processes and system configurations
Contribute to infrastructure planning and improvements with the IT team
About you
5 to 7 years' experience in a systems or senior systems administration role
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory
Solid working knowledge of Group Policy and its security and deployment implications
Experience managing physical and/or virtual servers
Working knowledge of Linux administration
Broad general system administration skills across networking fundamentals, backups, security and endpoint management
A proactive, methodical approach and the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues
Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft 365, MCSA/MCSE, or Linux) are an advantage, not a requirement
About us
Vipac Engineers & Scientists is a 100% Australian-owned, ISO 17025 accredited engineering and testing consultancy with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide. We work across defence, transport, rail, mining, power and building infrastructure, and our systems need to be as reliable as the engineering we deliver.
Benefits
Work on technically diverse problems across a business that values engineering excellence
A stable, owner-operated business with a long track record
Flexible working hours, with up to 2 days per week working from home
Supportive, collaborative team culture