IT Systems Administrator

Join a global defence leader!

Your new company

Join a global leader in defence technology, delivering mission-critical solutions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. With a strong global presence and a commitment to innovation, this company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that supports professional growth and work-life balance.


Your new role

As an IT Systems Administrator, you’ll play a key role in managing and maintaining the company’s data centre infrastructure. This includes overseeing servers, storage systems, network equipment, and ensuring system performance, security, and compliance. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Brisbane.

Some of your day-to-day duties will include:
  • Monitoring system performance and ensuring optimal operation
  • Implementing and maintaining security measures to safeguard data and ensure compliance
  • Developing and maintaining documentation, policies, and procedures related to data centre operations and IT infrastructure
  • Providing occasional end-user support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and assisting with system configurations/setups
  • Maintenance backups and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this role, you’ll need proven experience in enterprise-level data centre operations. You will ideally have a security clearance or have the ability to obtain one. You must be ITAR compliant.

Your key competencies will include:
  • Strong knowledge of virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mac)
  • Familiarity with network infrastructure design, configuration, and troubleshooting, including TCP/IP, VLANS, routing, and switching
  • Experience with data centre technologies such as SAN/NAS storage, blade servers, data replication
  • Security-focused mindset and familiar with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CCNA, MCSA) are highly regarded

What you'll get in return

You will join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of defence technology. This is a 12-month FTC with salary between $100K-$120K + Super depending on skills/experience. You’ll be part of a team that encourages initiative, mentorship, and continuous improvement, all while contributing to impactful projects in a secure and supportive environment.


What you need to do now

If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply Now’ to forward an updated version of your CV or call us now for more information.
Not the role for you? Reach out to Oscar Zhao on (07) 3243 3014 to confidentially discuss your next opportunity!



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
QLD - Brisbane CBD
Specialism
Infrastructure
Ref:
2948800

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Oscar Zhao, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Brisbane
Level 45, One One One Eagle St, 111 Eagle Street

Telephone: 0732433014

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