Senior Systems Engineer

Fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team

Your new company

You will be joining a Federal Government environment undergoing significant technology uplift and modernisation. This organisation is investing in secure, resilient, and modern infrastructure services to support critical national operations. You will be part of a professional team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

As a Senior Systems Engineer and backup expert, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise‑grade backup and data protection solutions across hybrid cloud and on‑premise environments. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing and enhancing backup and recovery operations using Veritas (Cohesity) NetBackup
  • Supporting backup workloads across SQL Server, Exchange, Linux, Oracle, and SharePoint
  • Deploying and configuring Cohesity Alta data protection in Microsoft Azure
  • Implementing and managing Cohesity Alta SaaS Protection
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting backup performance and failures
  • Performing backup validation and disaster recovery testing
  • Collaborating with database, infrastructure, and application teams
  • Maintaining up‑to‑date documentation for recovery plans, architecture, and operational procedures
  • Delivering on infrastructure projects independently and as part of larger teams
  • Participating in after‑hours maintenance as required

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven hands‑on experience as a backup expert, particularly with Veritas (Cohesity) NetBackup
  • Experience deploying and configuring Cohesity Alta in Azure
  • Experience with Cohesity Alta SaaS Protection
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
  • Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell or Python)
  • Excellent technical documentation skills
  • Deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure and data‑protection frameworks
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • A proactive, problem‑solving mindset suited to complex ICT environments

What you'll get in return

  • The opportunity to work in a stable Federal Government environment
  • Exposure to modern data protection and cloud‑based technologies
  • Involvement in meaningful transformation and uplift initiatives
  • A collaborative and supportive engineering culture
  • Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
  • The chance to contribute to critical ICT capability uplift

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to karla.mortel@hays.com.au, or call Karla now on 02 9249 2209.




LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Infrastructure
Pay
Competitive daily rate
Ref:
2975524
Closing date
20 Feb 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Karla Mortel, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney City
Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: 02 9249 2209

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