Senior Systems Engineer in Sydney

Senior Systems Engineer in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time On-site
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10d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

Are you ready to architect the infrastructure behind the next generation of global entertainment?

Drive the technical integration of a local animation studio into a global infrastructure. We are looking for a senior technical generalist with hands‐on experience in both physical data centre operations and AWS cloud architecture. A background in broadcast, media, or high-performance computing is highly preferred.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Data Centre Migrations:Lead the complex migration and consolidation of physical data centre assets (server mapping, physical rack consolidations, and enterprise storage cutovers) into modern, global environments.
  • Hybrid Systems Architecture:Design, configure, and deploy robust server infrastructure across a highly mixed OS landscape (heavy Linux, Windows, macOS) and AWS cloud environments.
  • Configuration Management:Maintain and extend infrastructure automation using Ansible, Salt, and Windows GPO.
  • Operational Coverage:Provide hands‐on day‐to‐day support, troubleshooting complex hardware and systems issues to ensure zero downtime in a live‐production studio environment.
  • Documentation:Build clear runbooks and migration plans so the team can seamlessly operate the systems post‐integration.

The Engineering DNA We Need
We are looking for a deep technical generalist who operates with high accountability, takes smart risks, and thrives at the intersection of physical hardware and cloud infrastructure.

  • Systems Fundamentals:Hands‐on experience administering complex, 24/7 live‐production systems (e.g., Broadcasting, Media, Animation, or High‐Performance Computing). Deep expertise in Linux is absolutely essential.
  • Data Centre Operations:Proven, hands‐on experience executing physical data centre lifts‐and‐shifts, rack consolidations, hardware lifecycles, and bare‐metal server provisioning.
  • Cloud & Automation:Strong practical ability to automate infrastructure using AnsibleorSalt, paired with commercial experience deploying into AWS.
  • Systems Scripting:Strong practical ability to automate repetitive infrastructure tasks, server configurations, and migrations using Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
  • Enterprise Storage (Bonus):Familiarity with NetApp or Isilon storage arrays is highly regarded.

(Note: A dedicated partner team manages core networking - you only need enough general networking knowledge to architect and debug your systems!)

  • Remuneration:$195,000 Base + Superannuation + Paid Leave entitlements.
  • Flexibility:Hybrid working model based onsite at a premium studio in Moore Park, Sydney

Senior Systems Engineer in Sydney employer: Real Time Australia

Join a dynamic SME organisation in Brisbane that values innovation and employee growth, offering a hands-on role as an IT Operations Specialist. With a competitive salary, hybrid work flexibility, and a supportive culture focused on modernisation and technology, you'll thrive in an environment that encourages collaboration and personal development. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fully cloud-based setting while being part of a team that prioritises both operational excellence and employee satisfaction.

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Contact Details:

Real Time Australia Recruitment Team