Senior Systems Engineer | Infrastructure | Hamilton

Ignite Waikato Limited are a Partner of Spark.

We specialise in the design, procurement, implementation, and support of corporate ICT infrastructure solutions including those delivered via the cloud.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer – Infrastructure to join our team in Hamilton.

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent position working largely across our Enterprise customer base. The role provides technical leadership, design, implementation, and support expertise across infrastructure platforms including compute, storage, virtualisation, backup, networking, security, and operating systems. The successful candidate will work across customer projects, infrastructure upgrades, platform enhancements, and complex operational support activities.

What You'll Do For Us

• Provide Microsoft Server OS implementation and support services.

• Design, implement and support server, storage and virtualisation infrastructure.

• Deliver data protection, backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.

• Implement new infrastructure solutions and enhance existing customer environments.

• Perform infrastructure assessments, capacity analysis and lifecycle planning.

• Monitor, administer and report on infrastructure platforms and services.

• Provide Level 3 technical troubleshooting and problem resolution.

• Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation and implementation records.

• Contribute to solution design and infrastructure best practices.

• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership where required.

• Ensure accurate and timely logging of activity, project time and customer updates.

What You'll Bring In Your Kit Bag

• One major certification such as VCP, MCSE, HPE, Dell, NetApp or equivalent qualification.

• One or more vendor qualifications.

• Technical involvement in medium to large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Strong experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise infrastructure solutions.

• A sound understanding of the interaction between compute, storage, virtualisation, backup, recovery and security infrastructure platforms.

• Proficiency across the following areas:

  • Core Microsoft technologies (AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Windows Server)

  • Virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)

  • Storage technologies (SAN, DAS, NAS)

  • Compute platforms (Dell, HPE, Lenovo or equivalent)

  • Data protection, backup and recovery (Veeam, Commvault, ASR or similar)

  • High availability and disaster recovery solutions

  • Infrastructure monitoring and management platforms

  • Windows deployment and patching

  • PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation

  • Data centre infrastructure and lifecycle management

  • Infrastructure assessments, capacity planning and technology refresh programmes

• Security infrastructure technologies including authentication, privileged access and infrastructure hardening

• Microsoft application knowledge would be beneficial including Exchange, SQL, Citrix and Remote Desktop Services.

• Confidence to engage with our customers and talk them through the benefits of the solutions you are recommending.

However, soft skills and a willingness to learn are more important

Why us:

Ignite NZ is a partner of Spark. We specialise in the design, procurement, implementation, and support of corporate ICT infrastructure solutions including those delivered via the cloud, to Spark Customers.

Support for you:

• We can support you and your family to relocate as we know moving cities is a challenge.

• We have a strong sense of culture working in the office and a Working from Home policy that is aligned with how we work.

• A competitive remuneration package.

Application Process:

Any applicant must have NZ residency or a current valid NZ work visa and currently reside in New Zealand and be available for an interview in person –

Applications from outside New Zealand will not be considered or responded to unless they are submitted via an approved recruiter or immigration specialist.

Please submit your CV and a covering note about the role you are applying for via Seek before close of business on Friday 11th of September 2026, and if suitable, we'll send you back the related position description.