What You'll Be Doing
We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Senior Consultant) to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering enterprise‐grade infrastructure, cloud, networking, and application solutions across a diverse client base.
This is a senior technical consulting role that blends hands‐on engineering with client engagement. You will lead complex troubleshooting, drive project delivery, contribute to solution design, and act as a trusted technical advisor to clients.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, enjoys working across both project and managed services environments, and values impactful client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure solutions
* Provide technical leadership and consulting services to clients
* Troubleshoot complex systems, networking, and application issues
* Deliver projects, upgrades, and migrations across client environments
* Perform system health checks, performance tuning, and optimisation
* Support both cloud‐based and on‐premises environments
* Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge articles
* Participate in client workshops, technical reviews, and solution design
* Support security, compliance, and operational improvement initiatives
* Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the practice
Working Conditions
* Australian Citizen
* Baseline Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
* Permanent full time
* Hybrid
* Open to all major locations e.g., Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne/Brisbane/Perth
* Occasional travel to client site(s)
Key Capabilities
* Extensive experience in systems and network engineering within enterprise environments
* Strong consulting mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders
* Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex, multi‐layered technical issues
* Experience working in mission‐critical and highly available environments
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes
* A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Technical Expertise
* Strong experience across Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu) and Microsoft Windows Server environments
* Deep expertise in networking, including firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs, load balancing, and troubleshooting
* Hands‐on experience with SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management
* Solid understanding of core internet technologies, including IP networking, DNS, mail servers, and web servers (Apache, Nginx, IIS)
* Experience with Microsoft enterprise platforms, including Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Active Directory
* Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS
* Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
* Familiarity with source control, monitoring tools, and modern development practices
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex environments end‐to‐end
* Capability to provide technical consulting to both internal teams and external clients
Nice to Have
* Passion for software development and emerging technologies
* Database administration experience (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL)
* Exposure to DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure‐as‐code
* Experience working in government or highly regulated environments
* Current Security Clearance
Benefits
* Employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform
* Career growth via succession planning, internal promotions, and mentorship opportunities
* Ongoing investment in professional development through industry and technology certifications, and study assistance
* Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
* Support for family and caring responsibilities, including paid parental leave
* Employee referral program, with monetary incentives offered
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Atturra, we are committed to addressing the digital skills gap and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds — including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse individuals, and other under‐represented groups.
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