Senior Systems Engineer (Leeton)

Make meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation.

At Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI), we’re proud to be a regional leader delivering innovative irrigation solutions and supporting the communities we serve. Our job is simple
- to deliver water in the best way possible. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with extensive expertise to ensure the continuous operation, administration, monitoring, and support of IT clients, infrastructure, and security. The role is pivotal in contributing to a team culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Why join MI? We offer:

Competitive remuneration and access to salary packaging options Career development through mentoring, training and internal mobility Company benefits including annual skin checks and flu shots, an annual fitness payment, life insurance cover and access to other wellbeing initiatives. A culture built on Clarity, Connection, Vulnerability and Improvement

About the Role Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) plays a vital role in supporting regional productivity, and this position contributes by analysing the IT workplace and delivering solutions that meet evolving business needs.

The Senior Systems Engineer brings expertise to a diverse range of IT client, infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and operational technologies. This position is responsible for facilitating administration, monitoring, and providing strong operational support.

Key Responsibilities
- Resolve priority IT incidents ensuring sound research, investigation, solution design, and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Manage and optimise data backup and disaster recovery systems to ensure reliability and performance.
- Lead IT projects and deliver new solutions across client, infrastructure and security domains.
- Maintain and monitor IT infrastructure to ensure stability, performance and proactive issue prevention.
- Strengthen cyber security capability through monitoring, detection, response and adherence to security frameworks.
- Evaluate, implement and manage cloud and contemporary technologies, contributing to MI's modernisation by identifying opportunities to leverage scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
- Model MI values by supporting team members, sharing expertise and fostering strong safety and leadership practices. What you’ll bring

Essential:
- 5+ years relevant industry experience.
- Exposure to multiple, diverse technology platforms including working across a range of cloud and on-premises technologies. A passion for IT and a demonstrated interest in new and emerging technology trends. -


- Exceptional knowledge and experience in:

- Microsoft Windows Server technologies including Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, Hyper-V, and Remote Desktop Infrastructure
- SOE and endpoint management including application packaging and deployment
- Server and Storage infrastructure management and administration
- IT system monitoring products such as PRTG
- Cloud technologies, preferably a focus on Microsoft Azure
- Backup and Recovery solutions
- VOIP telephony systems administration
- Cybersecurity technology controls and administration including firewalls, endpoint protection, threat and vulnerability management, content filtering, and conditional access policies, data loss prevention.
- WAN and LAN network and communications infrastructure
- Experience in IT incident, problem and change management procedures.
- Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Current ‘C’ class motor vehicle licence Desirable:
- Knowledge of safe work procedures and WHS training relevant to work
- Previous experience with cybersecurity industry standard frameworks
- Previous experience in Infrastructure, utilities and/or asset investment sector highly regarded
- Knowledge of SCADA control and/or Irrigation Management Systems highly regarded For any questions, please contact Robert Carden at MI on (02) 6962 0200 or via email at

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- Cover letter addressing your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (listed in the advertisement as Requirements)
- please include details and any evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications (at least one paragraph for each dot point)
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