At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and support cutting-edge infrastructure and AI platforms in a dynamic tech environment.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing Canberra-based tech consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, diverse projects, and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Work on innovative technology solutions that make a real impact across enterprise and government sectors.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in systems engineering with strong skills in cloud and enterprise infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Senior Systems Engineer (Infrastructure & AI Platforms)
Location
Canberra, ACT
Employment Type
Full-Time, Permanent
Security Clearance
Baseline, NV1 preferred
About the Company
An established and rapidly growing Canberra-based technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join its high-performing Infrastructure and Managed Services team.
This is an opportunity to work with a respected organisation delivering complex technology solutions across enterprise and government environments.
The role combines traditional systems engineering responsibilities with exposure to emerging AI infrastructure and platform technologies, providing the chance to work on both current and next-generation technology solutions.
About the Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure environments while providing technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, automation, and AI initiatives.
This role spans both traditional and modern technology domains, including on-premises data centre infrastructure, virtualisation, Microsoft cloud technologies, networking, security, and emerging AI platforms.
You'll work closely with architects, security specialists, and project teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions across enterprise and government environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure solutions across data centre and cloud environments.
- Manage and optimise Windows Server, VMware, Azure, and hybrid cloud platforms.
- Support core infrastructure services including Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and Group Policy.
- Administer and maintain server, storage, backup, and disaster recovery platforms.
- Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, and Share Point.
- Manage and troubleshoot networking, security, and connectivity issues across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Implement and support infrastructure automation using Power Shell and Infrastructure-as-Code principles.
- Deliver infrastructure refresh, migration, and modernisation projects.
- Assist with the deployment and operational support of AI infrastructure, including GPU-enabled environments and AI platform services.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure infrastructure and cloud governance controls.
- Provide Level 3 technical support and mentoring to junior engineers.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
- Technical Skills & Experience Essential
- 5+ years' experience in a Systems Engineer or Senior Systems Engineer role.
- Strong experience supporting enterprise infrastructure across both data centre and cloud environments.
• Expertise in
- Windows Server
- Entra ID
- Microsoft 365
- Azure & Hybrid Cloud
- VMware technologies such as VCF
- Enterprise Storage
- Backup & Recovery Technologies
- Networking Fundamentals
- Strong Power Shell scripting and automation skills.
- Experience delivering infrastructure projects and operational support within complex enterprise environments.
- Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable
- Experience with Azure Landing Zones and cloud migration projects.
- Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and modern application hosting platforms.
- Experience supporting AI infrastructure, machine learning platforms or GPU-enabled environments.
- Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, Open AI, or Databricks.
- Experience with enterprise security platforms and Zero Trust architectures.
- Palo Alto firewall administration or engineering experience highly regarded.
- Experience working within Federal Government or highly regulated environments.
- What's On Offer
- Exposure to leading-edge infrastructure and AI initiatives.
- Varied project work across cloud, security, modern workplace, and enterprise infrastructure.
- A collaborative and technically focused culture.
- Professional development and certification support.
- Access to experienced technical leaders and architects.
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Canberra-based role with exposure to a broad and diverse client portfolio.
We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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