Senior Systems Engineer

5 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Balance Consulting Services Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Our client is a very progressive Federal Government Agency

The Senior Systems Engineer is a newly created role working as part of a small team based in Sydney (can also be based in Melbourne or Canberra) providing both project and BAU support.

The key responsibilities will entail:

  • Microsoft 365 Defender (Advanced Threat Protection) administration
  • Deploying IaC using Azure Bicep
  • Administer Citrix Virtual apps and desktops or updating Citrix and VMware VDI images
  • Automation through PowerShell
  • Docker container admin and deployment
  • Implementing security controls  (PSPF, ISM, NIST)
  • SQL Server/D365 on prem and cloud and SharePoint admin
  • Utilise Jira for issue tracking and project management

Your background will include:

  • Experience supporting Windows server /desktop environments
  • Microsoft Endpoint Manger  (SCCM/Intune)
  • Application packaging
  • DHCP, AD, DNS, Group Policy, VMWare
  • Microsoft 365 Defender/ Advanced Threat Protection (desirable)
  • Knowledge of deployment of Infrastructure as a Code (IaC) using Bicep
  • Experience in Docker containerisation

This will be an initial contract to the end of June 2026  with likely extension and will be an EL1 equivalent

Applications will close on Thursday 02 October and in order to be considered you need to be an Australian Citizen with eligibility for Baseline clearance

Please email your CV to Silvia at Balance Consulting

Silvia WilliamsPrincipal Consultant

– M

Level 3, 50 Clarence St, Sydney 2000

BCS is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and applicants from all parts of the community are encouraged to apply for this role.

This job advertisement was placed on behalf of Balance Consulting Services who will provide all services related to the recruitment of this position (BCS).

Balance Consulting Services is committed to equal opportunity employment.  We celebrate diversity and encourage people from all sections of the community to apply.



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