Windows SME in Melbourne

Build your career with Accenture in Ballarat

At Accenture, you will work with talented people, leading technologies and global expertise to solve complex challenges for some of Australia's largest organisations.

This is an opportunity to grow your technology career in Ballarat—combining meaningful enterprise work and access to Accenture's global network with the lifestyle and community of a regional location.

You will join a collaborative local team, continue developing your technical capabilities and help deliver reliable infrastructure services within a large-scale environment.

If you want challenging work and genuine career development without needing to base your career in a capital city, this could be the opportunity for you.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Windows Subject Matter Expert to join our Infrastructure Managed Services team.

What you'll do

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including patching, configuration and performance monitoring.
• Manage and troubleshoot Active Directory, Group Policy, organisational units, DNS and DHCP.
• Administer Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) for software deployment, operating system deployment and compliance reporting.
• Provide Level 3 escalation support for complex Windows incidents and service requests.
• Support VMware v Sphere administration, including virtual machine provisioning, patching and performance management.
• Contribute to server builds, migrations, upgrades and broader infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain Power Shell scripts to automate routine operational tasks.
• Produce technical documentation, support procedures and knowledge-base articles.
• Work closely with the Wintel Lead to establish and maintain technical standards and best practices.
• Participate in change advisory processes and an on-call rotation.
• What you'll bring
• Extensive experience in Windows Server administration, ideally within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2012 R2 through to Windows Server 2022.
• Solid SCCM/MECM experience, including task sequences, software packages and compliance baselines.
• In-depth Active Directory administration experience covering schema, replication and Group Policy troubleshooting.
• Strong DNS administration and troubleshooting capability.
• Hands-on VMware v Sphere experience, including v Center management and the virtual machine lifecycle.
• Proficient Power Shell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience working within ITIL-based service management environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement based in Ballarat.
• Bonus points if you have
• Experience with Nutanix environments.
• Microsoft Azure, Entra ID or hybrid identity experience.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSA, MCSE or VCP.

Why Accenture?

At Accenture, you will be supported to learn, grow and build a career that reflects your strengths and ambitions.

You will have access to industry-leading learning, diverse career pathways and a global network of technology specialists—all while contributing to meaningful work from our Ballarat location.

You will join an inclusive and collaborative culture where different perspectives are valued and people are encouraged to bring their best ideas to the table.

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.