Senior Specialist, Systems Administrator

Senior Specialist, Systems Administrator

Location:

Melbourne 

Work Type:

Contract

Industry:

Infrastructure / Networks / Systems Administration

Contact Name:

Clancy Morris-Dalton

Contact Phone:

0447 355 443

Date Published:

15-Apr-2026

Senior Specialist – Systems Administrator  Melbourne, VIC | Full‑time | Onsite
NV1 Security Clearance Eligible

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to support enterprise data centre and virtualised environments in a secure, regulated setting. This is a hands‑on role focused on system availability, performance and operational stability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and support Linux (Red Hat) and Windows server environments
  • Manage enterprise data centre infrastructure and virtualisation platforms (VMware)
  • Perform system patching, upgrades and performance tuning
  • Support identity management systems (AD, LDAP, etc.)
  • Contribute to backup, disaster recovery and capacity planning
  • Produce system and implementation documentation
  • Participate in on‑call support and critical operations as required
Skills & Experience
  • 7–9+ years’ experience in Systems Administration or Infrastructure Engineering
  • Strong Linux and Windows administration experience
  • Hands‑on VMware virtualisation experience
  • Experience in enterprise or regulated environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
Desirable
  • NetApp, Cisco UCS, VMware vCenter experience
  • Scripting or automation (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible)
  • Vendor certifications (VMware, Cisco, NetApp)
Requirements
  • Australian citizenship
  • Ability to obtain NV1 security clearance
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Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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