Senior System Administrator (Canberra)

Our Federal Government client is currently seeking Senior Systems Administrators to join their teams in the ACT. About the Company Our client is a high-profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting edge cyber and intelligence capabilities. About the role A Systems Administrator plays a key role in keeping critical technology running smoothly by managing, maintaining, and improving systems within a collaborative, integrated team environment—ensuring reliability, performance, and seamless support for day‑to‑day operations. Role Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the installation, configuration and maintenance of multiple systems.
- Use automation tools to support system build development and continuous configuration management.
- Manage and provide expert advice on ongoing hardware and operating system support.
- Guide and uplift the capability of team members while working collaboratively within an integrated team setting.
- Prioritise and allocate tasks effectively, contributing to design reviews, stakeholder discussions, and agile delivery processes.
- Partner with system administrators and software developers to continually refine and improve processes and procedures.
- Navigate a complex organisational environment with limited direction, engaging confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholder groups, translating between technical detail and business needs. What you will bring
- Technical expertise in applying operational procedures, supporting infrastructure maintenance and updates, implementing agreed changes, analysing system load and performance, automating provisioning and deployment tasks, maintaining operational procedures, resolving issues, and recommending improvements.
- Experience designing large or complex systems, assessing design options and trade‑offs, balancing functional and non‑functional requirements, reviewing system designs, managing associated risks, and contributing to system design standards, methods, and architectural component selection.
- Capability to undertake or supervise complex system installations and removals, develop installation and handover procedures, schedule work based on priorities and resources, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Strong skills in provisioning, configuring, and evaluating system software, planning and testing new versions, resolving service issues, and maintaining clear, accessible operational procedures and diagnostics. What is on offer
- 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options.
- Competitive hourly rate Security Requirements To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current Top Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role. How to Apply Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Thursday 14th May 2026. Please call Lisa Berjak on for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rw4oh