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.