Windows Server Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer – AD & Windows Server12-Month Initial Contract | Onsite | New South Wales
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer – AD & Windows Server to join a dynamic technology environment, providing hands-on administration and support across core Microsoft infrastructure and virtualisation platforms.
This is an initial 12-month contract opportunity, with the role based onsite in New South Wales.
The position offers an approximately 50/50 split between BAU operational activities and project-based work, providing the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing stability, performance and security of the infrastructure environment while also supporting major infrastructure initiatives.
You will work closely with infrastructure teams, project managers, solution architects and other technology stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft Active Directory, including Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
• Provide administration and support across Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 environments.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration and optimisation of Windows Server infrastructure.
• Administer VMware vCenter / vSphere 7.x and higher environments, including virtual machine administration and infrastructure management.
• Perform ESXi host upgrades, maintenance and lifecycle activities.
• Manage and support Windows Server patching using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM).
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Participate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations and technology refresh initiatives.
• Work with project teams and solution architects to implement infrastructure changes in line with technical designs and architectural standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures and infrastructure records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure operations, automation, resilience and security.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and escalation support for complex infrastructure issues.
• Ensure infrastructure changes are implemented in accordance with established change and operational processes.

Essential Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience working across enterprise infrastructure environments, including:

• Strong Active Directory administration experience, including:
  • Domain Controller administration
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Group Policy / GPO
• Strong Windows Server administration experience across Windows Server 2016 through to 2022.
• Demonstrated experience administering VMware vCenter / vSphere 7.x or higher.
• Experience managing VMware virtualisation environments and performing ESXi host upgrades and maintenance.
• Experience using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) for Windows Server patching.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across Windows and virtualisation environments.
• Experience working within structured enterprise IT environments and ITIL/change management processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable SkillsExperience with any of the following would be highly regarded:

• Linux administration, particularly RHEL / Red Hat or Ubuntu.
• Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Citrix, including Citrix Cloud / DaaS environments.
• Cisco UCS / HyperFlex hardware and infrastructure.
• Infrastructure automation, scripting or configuration management.

Project & Stakeholder EngagementWith approximately 50% of the role focused on project delivery, you will play an important role in infrastructure transformation and improvement initiatives.
You will be expected to:

• Collaborate with project managers, architects and technical specialists.
• Translate technical requirements and architectural designs into practical infrastructure solutions.
• Contribute to infrastructure planning, implementation and technical decision-making.
• Support infrastructure upgrades, migrations and transformation initiatives.
• Communicate technical issues, risks, dependencies and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Contract & Location

• Contract: Initial 12-month contract
• Location: New South Wales
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Role Focus: Approximately 50% BAU / 50% Project

How to Apply? If you have strong experience across Active Directory, Windows Server, VMware and MECM/SCCM and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to both infrastructure operations and project delivery, we would like to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” or send your resume to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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