System Administrator

System Administrator at UpperGround by Hudson

Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Employment Type: Contract

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Job Function: Information Technology

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide end‑to‑end technical support across hardware, software, mobile devices, and enterprise applications.
• Manage and maintain core infrastructure platforms including Windows and Linux environments, VMware ESXi, Nutanix, Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, and Microsoft 365.
• Oversee storage platforms such as SAN, along with backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure system resilience.
• Support and maintain Citrix application delivery environments and associated monitoring and alerting tools.
• Maintain system security and compliance through structured patching and update management processes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong hands‑on background supporting cloud platforms, server infrastructure, storage solutions, and backup and recovery across complex environments.
• Proven experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux systems, and virtualised environments including VMware.
• Practical knowledge of Exchange and Office 365, Citrix technologies, SAN storage, and Group Policy configuration.
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, alongside an understanding of ITIL‑based service management practices.
• Well‑developed awareness of cybersecurity principles, with familiarity with the Essential 8 framework preferred.
• Industry certifications such as Azure Fundamentals, MCSA or MS365, VMware VCP, Nutanix, and ITIL are highly regarded.

Please submit your application online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, please contact Gokul Kumar through email at quoting RefNo.  .

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Casual Loading: please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

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