Level 2 Systems Administrator

Location Canberra
Salary AU$130000 - AU$140000 per annum + + super + Benefits
Job type Permanent
Discipline ICT
Reference BBBH4305_1787450485

Systems Administrator (Level 2) | Defence | ACT - Fyshwick

Cleared is partnering with a leading Australian Defence technology organisation to identify an experienced Systems Administrator (Level 2) to join a high-performing ICT team supporting secure, business-critical environments.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work within a complex and highly secure technology environment, providing administration, maintenance and support across enterprise infrastructure, networking and business applications.

As part of a team of technical specialists, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security and performance of key systems while providing technical support to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day administration and support of enterprise ICT infrastructure.
  • Maintain and support Windows Server environments and associated technologies.
  • Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Microsoft-based services.
  • Support Linux systems and applications where required.
  • Manage virtualised environments, enterprise storage platforms and backup solutions.
  • Monitor system performance, availability and security compliance.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve technical incidents and service requests.
  • Implement and maintain system and network security controls.
  • Support software deployment, patching and system imaging activities.
  • Assist with LAN and WAN administration and network troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate hardware procurement, deployment and lifecycle management.
  • Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • 5+ years' experience in systems administration, infrastructure support or a similar role.
  • Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft technologies.
  • Knowledge of virtualisation platforms and enterprise storage environments.
  • Experience supporting Windows 10/11 desktop environments.
  • Understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, LAN and WAN technologies.
  • Experience with remote support tools, patch management and software deployment platforms.
  • Exposure to Linux administration is desirable.
  • Knowledge of ITIL processes, including incident and change management.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work within a secure Defence-related environment.
  • Exposure to advanced infrastructure and enterprise technologies.
  • Career development and ongoing professional growth opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Additional leave and wellbeing initiatives.

Security Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be Australian Citizens.
  • Hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV2 Australian Government Security Clearance.
  • Meet applicable security and compliance requirements associated with Defence industry programs.

This opportunity would suit a Systems Administrator with experience in Defence, government, managed services or other highly regulated environments who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and supporting mission-critical systems.