Job description
Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their Sydney or NewCastle team. This is a contract role until June 2025. This role requires some travel within the Newcastle area.
- Contract role until June 2025
- Australian citizenship or Permenant Residency required for this role
- Hybrid role ( 3 days in office and 2 days WFH)
- Travel might be required for this role
- Paxus pays weekly
As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of critical IT infrastructure components, including Active Directory, VMWare, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the performance, availability, and security of key platforms, supporting both business-as-usual (BAU) operations and project activities.
To be successful in this role you must:
responsibilities of the position include:
- Administer and maintain Active Directory services, including user and group management, Group Policy configuration, and domain controller maintenance.
- Manage VMWare ESXi hosts and virtual machine environments, ensuring optimal performance, resource allocation, and high availability.
- Perform Windows Server administration tasks, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of server roles and features.
- Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams, ensuring smooth operation and adherence to security best practices.
- Implement patch management processes to ensure timely deployment of security updates and patches across all platforms.
- Monitor system performance and availability, proactively identifying and addressing issues to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks on operating platforms, including backups, system upgrades, and hardware/software maintenance.
- Provide support for business-as-usual (BAU) operations, responding to incidents, service requests, and user queries in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with project teams to support the implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure
To be considered for this role you must:
- Strong understanding of ITIL principles and best practices, particularly in the areas of incident, problem, and change management.
- Familiarity with networking principles, protocols, and technologies.
- Demonstrated experience in patch management, system monitoring, and performance optimization.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
- Strong understanding of network topologies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability working in a team environment.
- Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation and task automation.
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments and Azure Active Directory.
When inquiring about this role, please quote the job number #267597
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Irina Alrogi on +61 (0)2 6151 9203 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
