Systems Administrator

About the role

CDC Data Centres is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage day-to-day operations of its corporate and operational technology environments. The role ensures seamless integration, reliability and security of servers, workstations and network infrastructure across multiple data-centre sites in Australia and New Zealand.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain software, hardware, network devices and specialised technology tools.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents and enforce security controls, backups and firewalls.
• Manage and support network servers, workstations and infrastructure to guarantee high availability.
• Apply upgrades, patches and new releases while producing technical documentation and IT policies.
• Provide mentorship and training to staff on new technologies and best practices.
• Act as the primary escalation point for Help Desk tickets and champion IT governance.

Required profile

• Proven experience resolving complex application and system issues at Level 2/3 support.
• Hands‑on expertise with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and VMware.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance.
• Motivation to learn, develop skills and grow within a fast‑expanding data‑centre organisation.

Required skills

• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365 (M365)
• Intune
• VMware