Permanent, full-time position
Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you:
About The Role And Team
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our growing national Technology team in our Perth office.
This role will form part of our national Technology team. The Technology team at Hall & Wilcox has approximately 30 team members. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our IT infrastructure, working closely with the rest of the Systems Engineering team. This includes managing servers, applications, networks, and storage systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
collaborating with other IT team members to support and optimize IT operations;
designing, deploying, and maintaining IT infrastructure, including servers, applications, networks, and storage systems;
monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to ensure optimal availability and reliability and serve as the escalation point for the IT Infrastructure's 24x7x365 external monitoring services;
implementing and managing security measures to protect IT infrastructure from threats;
developing and maintaining documentation for IT infrastructure, including network diagrams, system configurations, and procedures;
planning and executing system upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities;
automating process using scripting, where appropriate;
providing technical support and guidance to end-users and IT staff;
collaborating closely with the Systems and Helpdesk teams to ensure prompt resolution of issues;
staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the IT infrastructure remains current and effective;
assisting with infrastructure projects; and
Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies and contribute to the firm's growth.
About You
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Relevant tertiary qualification.
A minimum of 4 years' experience as a Systems Engineer or Administrator, managing IT infrastructure, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
A strong background in systems engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure components, including servers, desktops, networks, backup and storage systems.
Demonstrated skills in routing, switching and wifi (Cisco, Nexus, Aruba) technologies.
Demonstrated skills in Azure, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Intune, Teams, Defender for 365.
Strong understanding of Active Directory, Group policy, Exchange, Office 365, Azure Active Directory, Intune MDM, and Windows Security components (LAPS, Bitlocker and Azure MFA).
Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware)
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (Azure).
Proficiency in Windows Desktop (Windows 10 & 11) & Server OS (Windows 2016 and above).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with external providers.
Self-motivated and disciplined in the delivery of a high level of client service.
About Us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
Hear from our people about what it's like to work at HW:
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards;
Law Firm of the Year Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards;
Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024;
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018; and
Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards.
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks .
We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.
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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.