IT Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hamilton Barnes Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the Client

Our client is a leading Australian Managed Service Provider delivering end-to-end IT and cybersecurity services to enterprise and mid-market organisations. 100% Australian owned and operated, they support customers across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, technology, and government.

They combine technical depth with agility, helping organisations achieve secure, scalable, and resilient IT environments. From cloud infrastructure to cyber defense, they are the trusted partner when uptime, compliance, and innovation matter most.

About the Role

The IT Systems Engineer (Cyber Security) will play a dual role managing client infrastructure while strengthening their security posture. This is a hands-on technical position working with cloud platforms, identity solutions, and modern workplace technologies, alongside implementing and advising on security controls.

The role is fully remote, with consideration given to candidates based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. You'll join a collaborative engineering team working across Microsoft, AWS, and modern security toolsets, supporting high-impact projects across regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Client IT & Cloud Operations

  • Deploy, manage, and optimise cloud environments [Azure, AWS]

  • Administer Microsoft 365, Intune, and identity solutions [Entra ID, Okta, Ping]
  • Manage networking, device lifecycle, patching, and backup systems
  • Provide incident troubleshooting and SLA-aligned service delivery

  • Cybersecurity Operations

  • Implement security policies, endpoint protection, and zero trust architectures

  • Maintain and monitor SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management tools
  • Support compliance initiatives aligned to ISO 27001, Essential 8, and NIST

  • Respond to incidents and assist with remediation projects

  • Project Delivery & Client Engagement

  • Deliver security uplift projects, migrations, and cloud transformations

  • Provide technical input during audits and compliance-driven initiatives
  • Collaborate with consultants on risk assessments and remediation plans
  • Produce reports, project updates, and technical documentation for clients

Ideal Candidate

  • 3–5 years of IT systems and cybersecurity engineering experience [preferably within a customer-facing role]
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Intune, and Defender
  • Experience with endpoint protection [Sophos, CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint]
  • Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR [Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar] and vulnerability management [Tenable, Rapid7, Qualys]
  • Background in networking [Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto] and backup solutions is desirable [Veeam, Datto]
  • Exposure to cloud security platforms [Prisma Cloud, Zscaler, Netskope] is highly regarded

Why Join?

  • Fully remote position with consideration for Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane based candidates
  • Direct impact on enterprise clients across regulated industries
  • Competitive salary package with training and certification funding
  • Collaborative culture with supportive peers and leadership
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and diverse projects across cloud and security

Apply Now

This role offers the opportunity to combine IT systems expertise with cybersecurity delivery, making a real impact across Australia. Submit your CV to be considered.

Hamilton Barnes, shaping Australia's future with high-performing network and security teams.

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