Radio Systems & Infrastructure Engineer

About the role:
An opportunity exists for an experienced Systems Administrator Engineer to join a major communications and infrastructure environment as a Level 3 Radio Systems & Infrastructure Engineer. This is an SME-level engineering position supporting a key Tier 1 Mining customer account, providing high-level technical support across critical radio systems, servers, network infrastructure and associated services.
  
While the role sits within a radio systems environment, the primary focus is server and systems administration, IP networking and services management, rather than traditional RF engineering. A strong understanding of how radio, transmission, servers and network infrastructure operate together as a complete system will be highly valued.
  
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of telecommunications, IT infrastructure and mission-critical systems.

• Brisbane-based position
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Permanent full-time or long-term contract options available
  • Contract: $715/day incl. super = rough $172k annual package based on 48 working weeks
  • Permanent: $130k–$140k + super, depending on skill and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide Level 3 technical support across radio systems, servers, network infrastructure and associated services
• Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex operational and system issues
• Manage and support server infrastructure, system administration and associated applications
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot IP networks, LAN/WAN infrastructure, routers and switches
• Support the ongoing operation and maintenance of multi-site communications systems
• Investigate complex technical issues, identify root causes and implement effective resolutions
• Support planned maintenance, system upgrades, integration and testing activities
• Work across radio and transmission infrastructure to understand and support the complete communications system
• Ensure system installations and configurations align with technical documentation and quality standards
• Produce and maintain technical and as-built documentation where required
• Work closely with operations, field engineering, project teams, customers and vendors
• Provide technical advice and support to operational teams and field engineers
• Assist with network testing, integration and certification activities
• Develop and maintain technical procedures, work instructions and support documentation
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineering and technical staff
• Travel to customer sites as required to support business and customer requirements
• Participate in an after-hours on-call roster for urgent system issues

What you’ll need to be successful in the role:

• Full Australian working rights – this role offers no relocation assistance or Visa sponsorship
• Strong server and systems administration experience
• Strong IP networking experience, including LAN/WAN, routers and switches
• Experience supporting and maintaining Windows Server environments
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and server hardware/software maintenance
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, troubleshooting and fault finding
• Experience working in a Level 3 engineering, technical support or SME environment
• Experience supporting complex, multi-site communications or network systems
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify root causes
• Strong understanding of how servers, networks, radio and transmission infrastructure integrate as a complete system

Highly desirable:

• Radio systems, telecommunications or transmission experience
• Experience with Motorola Dimetra, MOTOTRBO or Astro P25 systems
• Microwave/MUX distribution experience
• Cisco or Juniper experience + certifications
• Network security experience including firewalls, intrusion detection or antivirus systems

How to Apply:
If you think this role could be a good fit for your experience, I’d be keen to hear from you. Send through your CV or click Apply, and let’s chat.
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[0468 042 662](tel:0468 042 662)