System Administrator - MS CLOUD/AZURE CLOUD

Salary: Circa $756 per day

System Administrator

• Client: One of NSW’s largest public sector agencies

• Job Ref: C-2026-11-969 - SA-SDWO

• Rate: $748.89 per day, including super ($755.55 plus GST if an ABN)

• Two positions

• Start Date: ASAP, but we can wait for the right candidate

• Initial End Date: 30th June 2027, with a possible extension

• Location: Hybrid work option is available whereby the candidate will be required to be in the office (Parramatta) for 3 days per week (must be able/willing to commit to this); 2 days WFH.

• Restrictions: You must either be an Australian Citizen; Permanent resident of Australia; or New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, and must not have lived outside of Australia for 12 months or more in the last 5 years.

• Existing Baseline Vetting, or NV1 or 2 clearances, is beneficial, as it speeds up the vetting process, but is not essential.

The Systems Administrator supports service delivery to the organisation in the management of IT computer systems. Provide technical expertise in the planning, implementation, administration and support of enterprise server and computer systems to ensure the reliability, security and performance of ICT services. The role is responsible for monitoring and optimising infrastructure, resolving complex technical issues, developing and maintaining operational procedures, and supporting system deployments and upgrades. It contributes to reducing operational risk through effective system governance, documentation and proactive problem management, while also providing leadership in the delivery of infrastructure projects and enterprise systems administration initiatives.

This role is responsible for the administration, support and optimisation of enterprise server and computer systems to ensure reliable, secure and high-performing technology services. The position contributes to the planning, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of infrastructure and operational processes, while proactively monitoring system performance, resolving complex technical issues and minimising operational risks. The role also supports the delivery of new technology initiatives through system deployment, testing and change implementation, and provides leadership in the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects and enterprise systems administration activities.

Working on both day-today administration and assisting on projects e.g., policies, images etc, within a mixed AD/Azure environment.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5 years+ experience as a System Administrator, within a Microsoft Cloud environment, with strong MS Cloud and Azure Cloud administration experience.

• Previous experience monitoring and optimising infrastructure, resolving complex technical issues, developing and maintaining operational procedures, and supporting system deployments and upgrades.

• Significant experience in server and desktop systems administration; MS Platform administration, AD, SCCM etc.

• Industry certifications, MS Certification is expected. Microsoft Cloud certification is highly advantageous.

• A Government background is highly advantageous; this is a very process driven environment.

• Must come from a large complex, enterprise-size organisation (our client has 20,000+ users)

PLEASE NOTE: Please only apply if you meet all the selection criteria (and this is demonstrated clearly in your resume).

Due to the high volume of responses expected, we will only reply if your application is successful