Senior Server Engineer

2 weeks ago


Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia NW Technology Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

At NW Technology, we're redefining technology recruitment by putting people at the centre of everything we do. Backed by over 80 years of trusted staffing legacy, we combine deep industry expertise with the agility of a modern start-up to deliver smarter hiring solutions for the digital age. We don't just match resumes to roles we connect clever people to deliver smarter projects where their impact matters.

NW Technology is seeking a
Senior Server Engineer
on behalf of our client to join their Infrastructure Services team within the CIO Division. This role is critical to supporting digital infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and performance across a complex enterprise Windows environment.

You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies, supporting both BAU operations and key ICT projects, while ensuring compliance with government cyber security frameworks.

  • Long Term Contract (12months * 2)
  • Location: Canberra, ACT
  • Baseline Security Clearance required

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert-level support for
    Windows Server environments
    (Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, PKI, ADFS, DFS, File & Print, Group Policy with AGPM).
  • Manage and maintain
    systems monitoring and patching
    using Microsoft System Centre (SCOM, SCCM/MECM) and Intune.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, including
    escalation and major incident response
    .
  • Implement and support
    cyber security controls
    (application whitelisting, firewalls, vulnerability scanning, device control).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver
    ICT projects
    and BAU support.
  • Develop and maintain
    technical documentation
    (SOPs, design documents, operational guides).

Key Skills Required:

  • Extensive experience with
    Windows Server technologies
    and enterprise infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in
    Microsoft System Centre tools
    and Intune.
  • Strong knowledge of
    cyber security practices and tools
    in secure environments.
  • Experience managing
    Azure IaaS
    environments (template deployment, resource admin).
  • Knowledge of
    Australian Government cyber security frameworks
    (ISM, Essential 8, ACSC).
  • Strong
    technical documentation
    skills.
  • Experience with
    Privileged Access Management (PAM)
    tools (CyberArk) and enterprise identity systems.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at NW Technology:

At NW Technology, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that embracing different perspectives and backgrounds enhances innovation and collaboration. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you're ready for…
apply now
and make an impact from day one



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