# **Systems Administrator** Melbourne Full time### Systems Administrator* Melbourne* Full time**Your responsibilities**:* Act as the **Level 2 escalation point** for infrastructure troubleshooting, diagnostics, and remediation.
* Serve as **Subject Matter Expert** for security hardening, vulnerability management, baselining cycles, and commercial software upgrades.
* Manage and maintain **servers, virtual machines, hypervisors, storage systems, networks, and supporting software**.
* Configure and maintain IT hardware infrastructure across multiple operational locations.
* Ensure systems remain aligned with cybersecurity requirements, patching schedules, and certificate management processes.
* Define, maintain, and update **system manuals, configuration baselines, and operational procedures**.
* Report on system performance, infrastructure status, and security updates for operational management review.
* Diagnose and resolve hardware or software failures; coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as required.
* Participate in planning, establishment and scoping of new system implementations or operational transitions.
* Manage support renewals, licences, certificates, and third-party vendor engagements.
* Promote best practices and identify technical and operational improvement opportunities.
* Provide **occasional after-hours support** to assist RSS teams with urgent or critical incidents that require escalation.
* Participate in a rotating **24/7 on-call roster** to maintain operational readiness when needed.
**Your profile:*** Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar (preferred).
* 5+ years' experience in an infrastructure, systems administration, or technical operations role.
* Hands-on experience configuring, managing and supporting: + Windows Servers + Virtualisation platforms (e.g., VMware) + Networks (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VLANs, routing/security concepts) + Backup, recovery and monitoring systems* Understanding of security fundamentals, vulnerability management, patching and certificates.
* Experience in high-availability or operationally critical environments (desired).
* ITIL Foundation or relevant vendor certifications (preferred).
* Strong problem-solving ability and the capacity to work independently in a live operational environment.
* Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotational roster and respond after hours when needed.
**Our offer:*** Onsite and supportive Team Environment* Continuous Learning through various platforms* Access to EAP for the employee and family members 24/7* International career website - Opportunity to grow within our team or beyond* Paid Birthday Leave* Christmas Special Leave* Company sponsored socials activities and end of year activities**How to apply:**We welcome all applicants with the required qualifications including Australia's first peoples and those on bridging visa and permanent resident visa.
Candidates progressing to the pre-employment stage must present evidence of right to work in Australia and consent to obtaining additional checks that may include identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, visa/immigration checks, and verification of academic qualifications.If this sounds like an opportunity that suits you, please click the link below to apply.
We look forward to receiving your interest
*Please no agency applications.
*We have an incredible opportunity for an experienced **Systems Administrator**to join our team in **Melbourne**on a full-time permanent basis.
The successful candidate will manage complex and exciting projects at the cutting edge of technology in the transport industry space.
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