Senior System Engineer

Systems Administrator

Location: Perth NOR, WA

Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 + Superannuation

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join their growing IT team in Perth. This role is ideal for a hands-on IT professional with strong Microsoft infrastructure experience, a practical understanding of cyber security and compliance requirements, and the ability to support both server and end-user environments.

You will be responsible for maintaining and improving their IT infrastructure, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and compliant while providing technical support across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Manage and support Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 services.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Install, configure, and support physical and virtual server infrastructure.
• Manage hardware lifecycle activities including servers, workstations, laptops, and networking equipment.
• Monitor system performance, availability, backups, and disaster recovery processes.
• Assist with cyber security initiatives, vulnerability management, patching, and compliance requirements.
• Support security frameworks, policies, and audit activities.
• Provide Level 2/3 technical support and incident resolution.
• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and asset records.
• Assist with network troubleshooting including switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 3-5+ years' experience in a Systems Administrator or similar infrastructure support role.
• Strong experience with Windows Server administration.
• Experience managing Microsoft Exchange and/or Microsoft 365 environments.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience supporting physical server and end-user hardware.
• Knowledge of cyber security principles, patch management, and compliance requirements.
• Basic networking skills including TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, switching, and firewall concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Exposure to backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Microsoft certifications or other relevant industry certifications.
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Systems Administrator looking to take the next step in your career and work across a diverse technology environment, we'd love to hear from you.