Principal Server Administrator - A07

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Server Administrator (AO7) to join a large, complex enterprise ICT environment on an initial 4-month contract.

This role sits within Corporate Services and supports critical infrastructure enabling essential public-facing services across housing, planning, public works and regulatory operations. You will be part of a specialist server team responsible for maintaining and improving a large-scale hybrid Microsoft environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior infrastructure professional who thrives in enterprise environments and enjoys driving automation, reliability and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will work within a team of technical specialists responsible for implementing, maintaining and optimising a complex ICT infrastructure landscape.

The environment is predominantly Microsoft-based, with hybrid Azure and on-premise systems, including some Linux platforms. The role offers hybrid working arrangements based in Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, manage and support Azure-based and hybrid infrastructure
• Automate infrastructure and operational processes using PowerShell, JSON and Bicep
• Develop and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines for infrastructure automation
• Manage virtual environments across Azure and VMware
• Implement and maintain automated patching solutions (SCCM / Azure Update Manager)
• Manage backup and disaster recovery solutions (Azure Recovery Services Vaults, Veeam)
• Monitor systems and respond proactively to alerts using Azure Monitor
• Administer Active Directory and identity-integrated services
• Manage the full server lifecycle (build, patch, upgrade, decommission)
• Lead incident management and complex problem resolution activities
• Provide expert infrastructure advice to stakeholders at all levels
• Identify service improvement opportunities and contribute to infrastructure uplift initiatives
• Coordinate minor infrastructure projects and system upgrades

About You

You are a senior infrastructure specialist with extensive experience operating in large, enterprise ICT environments. You combine strong technical capability with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

You will demonstrate:

• Deep expertise in Azure and hybrid cloud environments
• Strong automation capability (PowerShell, Bicep, DevOps pipelines)
• Experience managing VMware environments
• Advanced knowledge of patching, backup and recovery solutions
• Strong Active Directory administration skills
• Advanced incident management and problem-solving capability
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
• A proactive mindset focused on reliability, automation and service improvement

What’s on Offer

• Market rates
• Initial 4-month contract
• Brisbane-based role with hybrid flexibility
• Work within a large, complex enterprise environment
• Immediate start available

If you are an experienced infrastructure professional looking for your next contract opportunity within a sophisticated hybrid environment, apply now or contract ray.stewart@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion