Systems Administrator – Mid level

• 12+12+12 Month Federal Government Contract role
• NV2 Clearance required
• Canberra, Barton – onsite
• Newly created position

Our Federal Government Client has created a new mid-level position to support System Administration responsibilities to their IT systems. Working with Senior Administrators and other IT staff you will be responsible for delivering mission critical IT support across complex systems.

Desirable skills:

• Experience managing and optimising Windows Desktop environments.
• Exposure to Cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)
• An understanding of automation tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, or scripting in other languages.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and processes.
• Experience working in government or highly regulated environments is a plus.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Systems Administration Support: Assist in the configuration, management and maintenance of server environments, including both physical and virtual systems, ensuring they operate efficiently and reliably.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance and identify potential issues. Assist in troubleshooting hardware, software and network-related problems, escalating more complex issues as needed.
• Security and Patch Management: Assist in implementing basic security measures, applying security patches, and managing user access permissions in line with government security protocols.
  backup and Recovery: Support the backup and disaster recovery processes, ensuring data is backed up regularly and that recovery procedures are followed in the event of a system failure.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation, including configuration settings, troubleshooting steps, and operational procedures. Ensure all changes are property recorded.
• Automation and Scripting: Assist in the development of scripts or automation tasks to streamline routine system management functions and improve efficiency (e.g PowerShell, Bash).

To apply for this new position please call Jon on 02 6299 1006 or click apply to send your interest to Recruitment Hive.

Job ID JB 10797 / LH02590 closes on the 2nd May.