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Senior Systems Administrator

Contract Type

Contract

Location

New South Wales, Sydney

Industry

IT

Specialisation

Infrastructure and Cloud

Salary

AU$80 - AU$100 per hour

Contact Name

Martin Pearson

Contact Email

martin.pearson@talenza.com.au

Date published

04-06-2026

Job Reference

BBBH21493

Description

Sydney | Contract Opportunity

I'm working with a client undertaking a significant infrastructure security uplift program and they're looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to support a range of Windows and Linux server initiatives.

This role will suit someone who is equally comfortable working across both operating systems and has experience delivering security-focused infrastructure projects within enterprise environments.

  • Building and configuring Windows and Linux servers following established standards and procedures
  • Supporting Essential Eight maturity and broader cyber security uplift initiatives
  • Deploying and managing Microsoft Defender across server environments, including Linux
  • Rolling out application control and server hardening solutions across Windows and Linux platforms
  • Working closely with infrastructure, security and project teams to improve server security posture
  • Assisting with operational support, troubleshooting and platform optimisation
  • Strong Systems Administration experience across both Windows and Linux environments
  • Experience supporting Essential Eight maturity programs or security uplift projects
  • Hands-on experience deploying and managing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Exposure to application control technologies and endpoint security tooling
  • Experience building and configuring servers from documented procedures and standards
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and a security-first mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience in regulated or enterprise-scale environments
  • Exposure to vulnerability remediation programs
  • Knowledge of infrastructure security best practices and hardening frameworks

If you're a senior infrastructure professional who enjoys working across both Windows and Linux and wants to contribute to a major security transformation program, I'd love to have a confidential chat.

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