Senior Server Engineer
Estimated Start Date:
23 February 2026
Location:
Darwin, NT (Onsite)
Contract Duration:
12 months
Industry:
Federal Government ICT Projects
Security Requirement:
Must hold an active
Baseline Security Clearance
About the Opportunity
Hatchit Studios is seeking a
Senior Server Engineer
to support a Darwin-based organisation on a large-scale infrastructure modernisation program. This role will design, implement and manage secure, high-availability server and virtualisation environments that host critical IT and Operational Technology (OT) workloads.
You will lead Active Directory migration activities, apply security uplifts in line with federal cyber standards, and deliver reliable, well-documented infrastructure services in a collaborative technical team environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement and maintain
Windows Server
and
Active Directory
environments supporting a new Active Directory Forest.
* Configure and administer
VMware virtualisation
infrastructure to meet performance and availability targets.
* Apply security remediation and uplift in accordance with policy requirements.
* Utilise monitoring, vulnerability and fault analysis tools to optimise system performance.
* Install, customise and maintain Windows Server operating systems and hardware to meet service levels.
* Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues with internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain architecture and as-built documentation.
* Work closely with system owners and cross-disciplinary teams to support operational continuity.
Skills & Experience Required
* Demonstrated experience implementing and managing
Windows Server
and
Active Directory
in secure, high-availability environments.
* Proven capability administering
VMware virtualisation platforms
.
* Strong knowledge of
security remediation and compliance
standards.
* Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
* Ability to collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders effectively.
* Desirable: Understanding of ITIL principles and Operational Technology systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC).
* Certifications such as
AZ-800/801
,
MCSA
,
MCSE
, or
VCP-DCV
are highly regarded.
Why Join Us
* Contribute to a major
federal infrastructure modernisation initiative
.
* Work onsite in Darwin with an experienced technical team.
* Help deliver secure, resilient and high-performing infrastructure environments.
* Enjoy competitive daily rates and a stable 12-month engagement.