One of our defence clients is looking to hire an End User Computing Specialist for a permanent role based in Adelaide with minimum NV1 clearance

MUST HAVE: Australian Citizen with minimum NV1 defence clearance will be eligble

Skills Required

• Hands on experience working within a Client / End User Computing platform support team, or similar, supporting corporate and/or development client platforms;
• Broad knowledge and experience deploying, administering and managing enterprise SOE;
• Technical understanding and working knowledge of many of the following technologies:
• Virtualisation, i.e. VMware vCenter, ESXi, Citrix VDI;
• Cloud Services, i.e. Azure, O365, ect ;
• Endpoint Control/Management Systems, such as Application Control, DLP, etc.;
• Scripting languages, such as PowerShell;
• Networking Services, i.e. IPAM, DNS, DHCP, 802.1x, etc.; and
• Mobile and Application Management Technologies including SCCM.

If interested APPLY NOW, or call Aparna on 08 8228 1560 for a quick chat.

Senior ServiceNow Administrator | Enterprise ITSM Platform Operations & Uplift

• Location: ACT / NSW / QLD (Hybrid)
• Security Clearance: Baseline (Mandatory – or ability to obtain)
• Contract Length: 12 months + 2 × 12-month extensions (Department discretion)

About the position:

This Senior ServiceNow Administrator role supports a nationally significant digital health environment where platform stability, compliance, and user experience directly influence operational capability.

The position operates within a combined BAU and project delivery setting. You will provide hands-on administration, configuration, and development across ServiceNow modules while ensuring platform integrity, security posture, and SDLC alignment are maintained.

This is a senior operational role, not a strategy-only or vendor oversight position.

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert administration, triage, defect resolution, and minor enhancement delivery across the ServiceNow platform
• Implement platform upgrades, patches, releases, and hotfixes within a controlled SDLC framework
• Configure and optimise modules including ITSM, ITOM, HR, SPM, and Service Catalogue automation
• Support integration, reporting, analytics, and user experience improvements across the platform

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated enterprise-level ServiceNow administration and development experience
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of SDLC, change control, and environment governance
• Proven capability in root cause analysis and multi-team incident resolution

Seniority fit:

• This role suits senior administrators who already operate with platform ownership responsibility
• Experience balancing sustainment, enhancement delivery, and upgrade cycles is expected
• Confidence providing guidance to ITSM process owners and stakeholders is important

Technology & environment:

• ServiceNow platform across ITSM, ITOM, HR, SPM modules
• ServiceNow upgrades, integrations, and automation frameworks
• Performance, Platform, and User Experience Analytics
• Agile project environments with structured governance overlays
• Regulated digital health operating model

A quick note before you apply:

• This role supports a live enterprise platform within a regulated digital health environment
• If your recent experience has been limited to junior configuration tasks without exposure to SDLC governance or production accountability, this may not align with current needs
• Baseline security clearance is required (or ability to obtain)
• The position involves structured documentation, audit alignment, and stakeholder engagement

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

• 6 Month Contract – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Migration of Microsoft Cloud Services (Sharepoint, MS Teams and OneDrive)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to support a large-scale technology integration and migration program. This role will focus on application discovery, Microsoft 365 migration planning, and enterprise service integration, ensuring business continuity as systems and services transition into a new operating environment.

What you’ll do

• Perform application discovery and inventory across SaaS, cloud, and on-prem systems.
• Define the Microsoft 365 migration strategy (Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams).
• Plan and coordinate email, OneDrive, and SharePoint migrations.
• Support SSO, identity federation, and application access integration.
• Identify application dependencies and integrations to maintain service continuity.

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience in as a Senior Cloud Engineer work on service integration or migration projects.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 migrations.
• Knowledge of Azure AD / Entra ID, SSO, and identity federation.
• Experience with application discovery and dependency mapping.
• Understanding of SaaS, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What’s in it for you:

• 6 Month Contract
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Please apply today to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for more information.

• Position Overview:
  Working closely with researchers, this position will assist with the build, run and documentation of cutting-edge computational research networks and trial systems. The role will perform through-life support of specialised and experimental systems and ensure security compliance of research environments in line with ASD ISM and Defence standards. You will provide ICT support to multiple logically separated or intersecting research environments, customised to facilitate their unique research objectives and connected to a variety of scientific instrumentation. You will be required to interpret research requirements to develop bespoke solution sets and assist with the design and maintenance of new, novel and emerging research systems. This could also involve the day-to-day secure handling of research data. Working alongside infrastructure operations and security teams, you will ensure the effective management of systems and networks that reside on or connect into wider enterprise networks.

  Duties may include:
  * Build, deploy and document specialised research ICT infrastructure into experimental labs and deployable constructs as required.
  * Facilitate connectivity between experimental system components and core research networks, adhering to required security protocols and processes.
  * Configuration management of research system hardware. Collaborate with researchers to resolve issues within a lab or experimental system.
  * Operate highly technical research components and scientific computing infrastructure.
  * Draft cyber security documentation as defined in the Information Security Manual.
  * May require a high degree of responsiveness during trials or experiments; flexible working arrangements may apply where required, including off-site or remote locations.
  * Administer and operate data movement services (ingest and movement of data between domains and classifications) in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  * Will include some or all of the following:
  o Research network device administration.
  o Firewall policy administration/co-ordination.
  o Research data storage administration.
  o Server and workstation management and administration.
  o Laboratory instrumentation connectivity to experimental systems and throughput to primary research networks.
  o Experimental system operating systems (Linux and Windows) and research software (including bespoke software) support and licensing.
  o Support of research DevOps platforms and modelling and simulation environments.
  o Asset management (request creation and update as required).

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  SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  Desirable

  * Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more of the following technology areas:
  o Platforms (Linux and/or Windows Desktop and Server) and supporting network services such as AD, DNS and DHCP.
  o Network engineering including switching, routing and next-generation firewalls.
  o Technical and security document writing (SOPs, As-Built documentation, ISM security documentation).

  * Demonstrable ability to use current knowledge, upskill and/or seek expertise to implement architecturally designed digital solutions or solve complex ICT problems to achieve organisational outcomes.
  * Good understanding of ICT security principles, in particular the ASD Information Security Manual, with the ability to identify potential ICT security risks.
  * Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn unfamiliar technology.
  * Exceptional troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
  * Hold appropriate ICT industry certifications or demonstrate significant practical experience.
  * Proven ability to influence staff and steer others toward successful task accomplishment, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
  * Ability to engage and excel in both autonomous and team environments.
  * Demonstrated customer focus in the delivery of third-level research ICT support services, including the ability to recognise client requirements, handle customer complaints and refer clients and/or work to other appropriate teams.
  * A good understanding of and demonstrated experience in the application of ITIL principles and practices.
  * Well-developed interpersonal, liaison and negotiation skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, management, staff and other organisations.

• Infrastructure and Platforms Lead
• 12 months fixed term role
• Adelaide Based Position

The Infrastructure & Platforms Lead combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership to design, build and maintain the core platforms that support software products. The role focuses on ensuring reliable, secure and scalable cloud and on-premises infrastructure while leading engineers, driving platform strategy, and collaborating with engineering, architecture and security teams to deliver high-performing production environments.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role.
• Previous people leadership experience
• Proven expertise in IT technologies, including but not limited to Windows Server, VMware, SQL Server, and IaaS-based cloud services.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools and exposure to DevOps methodologies (desirable).
• Experience with scripting and automation.
• Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to delivering high-quality support.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Enjoy improving systems, strengthening processes, and creating structure

Responsibilities:

• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues
• Lead by example demonstrating strong organisation, structure, and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and operation across environments.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, health and availability across network, compute, storage and platform services, investigating and resolving operational issues.
• Monitor infrastructure capacity and utilisation, identifying trends and implementing proactive capacity planning to ensure performance, scalability and availability.
• Implement and managing network security measures, including access control, authentication, encryption and intrusion detection/prevention.
• Develop organisational capabilities, processes and procedures for automation and continuous integration of build, packaging, testing, security and deployment.
• Ensure compatibility and integration between different infrastructure components.
• Ensure infrastructure and platform services meet defined reliability, availability and performance objectives.
• Contribute to the evolution of the organisation’s infrastructure and platform architecture to support scalability, security and operational efficiency.
• Lead the Infrastructure and Platforms Team, allocating responsibilities as appropriate.
• Significantly contribute to the growth of a professional, collaborative customer-focused culture aligned to values.
• Champion teamwork, reuse and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Coaching and mentoring of staff particularly, relating to Infrastructure and Platforms function.
• Manage team performance ensuring clear expectations are set and appropriate performance and development plans are agreed and actioned.

Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus at 0480 806 152 for a chat.

Site Reliability Engineer – Windows

We’re currently looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (Windows) to join a high-performing technology team supporting large-scale Microsoft environments.

This role is focused on improving the reliability, performance and security of enterprise systems, with a strong emphasis on automation, monitoring and continuous improvement across modern Microsoft platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the reliability and availability of Microsoft services including M365, Entra ID, Intune and Windows Server.

• Develop and implement automation and tooling to support continuous integration and delivery.

• Manage identity and access across Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA and Privileged Identity Management.

• Respond to and troubleshoot incidents and system issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term fixes.

• Support and maintain Intune device management, Autopilot deployments, configuration profiles and compliance policies.

• Implement and optimise monitoring and alerting across hybrid environments.

• Document processes, procedures and system configurations.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience supporting enterprise Windows environments.

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and Windows Server.

• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.

• Experience implementing monitoring, alerting and reliability improvements.

• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills.

• Experience working across large, multi-site infrastructure environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in DevOps environments with CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of security hardening, vulnerability management or log management.

• Experience supporting high availability or load-balanced environments.

If you’re interested in working on large-scale Microsoft infrastructure and reliability engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

Are you an experienced IT professional looking to contribute to a high-profile, mission-critical environment? This role is integral to maintaining and enhancing our client’s IT infrastructure, including cloud services, unified communications, networks, servers and security systems

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level IT support
• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365, Azure cloud services, Active Directory, Intune, VMware and SAN environments.
• Ensure system continuity, backup and disaster recovery (DR/BCP) processes.
• Maintain infrastructure security compliance and adhere to ISO 27001 and ITIL standards.
• Contribute to IT project planning, change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with third-party vendors to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation and quality assurance processes.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• ITIL and Microsoft certifications with strong experience in complex IT environments.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Active Directory, VMware and SAN administration.
• Experience supporting WAN/LAN networks and maintaining secure IT systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• A strong customer service focus with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within ISO 27001 and/or ITIL Service Management frameworks.
• Clear and professional communication
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail and quality orientation
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Initiative and proactive problem-solving
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please forward your updated CV to Jane Saxby by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further enquires please call Jane Saxby on 0456 372 202

• IT Systems Engineer
• 12 months fixed term role
• Adelaide Based Position

Delivering critical Infrastructure and Applications projects in alignment with the IT strategic roadmap. This role involves gathering and analysing requirements, evaluating design options, and producing comprehensive solution designs. The engineer will configure, implement infrastructure solutions and providing onsite support during go-live.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Infrastructure solutions aligned with business requirements and technology strategy.
• Provide technical support across Microsoft Server environments, desktop infrastructure, Azure, and Microsoft 365, ensuring high system availability and security of systems.
• Administer endpoint security, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
• Configure and administer SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and application integrations.
• Provide technical assistance via phone, remote sessions, and in-person desk support for operating systems and business applications.
• Take ownership of incidents and service requests within the IT support queue, ensuring timely resolution in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and performing root cause analysis where required.
• Performing account administration within Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and other business applications.
• Collaborating with IT colleagues to implement updates, patches, and security measures
• Identify and implement automation opportunities using scripting (e.g., PowerShell) to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior IT staff or external vendors as required, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience in IT support, system administration or infrastructure management.
• Strong technical expertise in Windows 10/11, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure, Identity and Access management solution and networking fundamentals.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach, able to liaise with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus at 0480 806 152 for a chat.

Junior Active Directory Engineer

We are currently seeking a Junior Active Directory Engineer (4+ years’ experience) to join a well-established enterprise environment based in North Sydney. This is an initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.

This role will focus primarily on Level 2 support across Active Directory and associated identity infrastructure, while also contributing to operational stability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 2 support for Active Directory (on-prem and hybrid)

• Administer users, groups, OUs, and Group Policy

• Troubleshoot authentication and identity-related issues

• Maintain domain controllers, replication, DNS, and DHCP

• Support Azure AD / Entra ID in a hybrid environment

• Assist with AD security, patching, and access controls

• Contribute to upgrades, migrations, and environment improvements

• Maintain documentation and support ITIL processes

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years’ experience with Microsoft Active Directory

• Strong troubleshooting skills in Windows Server environments

• Experience managing Group Policy

• Exposure to Azure AD / Entra ID

• Understanding of AD replication and authentication protocols

• Experience in Level 2 infrastructure support

• Strong communication skills

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their infrastructure career to gain hands-on experience within a large enterprise environment while working alongside experienced engineers. You’ll build strong AD and hybrid identity exposure with the security of a long-term contract opportunity.

To be considered for this role, you must be based in Sydney with full working rights in Australia.

We are on the lookout for an experienced Systems Engineer to deploy and maintain virtualized infrastructure using VMware hypervisors, manage Windows and Linux server environments, and support containerized workloads using Kubernetes. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise in virtualization, system administration, and container orchestration to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• VMware Deployment & Management
  • Install, configure, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter environments.
  • Perform upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting of VMware infrastructure.
  • Monitor performance and optimize resource allocation across virtual machines.
• Windows & Linux System Administration
  • Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
  • Implement security hardening, patch management, and backup strategies.
  • Troubleshoot OS-level issues and ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Containerization & Orchestration
  • Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications.
  • Configure networking, storage, and security policies within Kubernetes.
• Monitoring & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Provide technical support and guidance for infrastructure-related projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Engineering degree is fine as well
• Proven experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and storage technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

We are on the lookout for an experienced Systems Engineer to deploy and maintain virtualized infrastructure using VMware hypervisors, manage Windows and Linux server environments, and support containerized workloads using Kubernetes. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise in virtualization, system administration, and container orchestration to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• VMware Deployment & Management
  • Install, configure, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter environments.
  • Perform upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting of VMware infrastructure.
  • Monitor performance and optimize resource allocation across virtual machines.
• Windows & Linux System Administration
  • Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
  • Implement security hardening, patch management, and backup strategies.
  • Troubleshoot OS-level issues and ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Containerization & Orchestration
  • Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications.
  • Configure networking, storage, and security policies within Kubernetes.
• Monitoring & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Provide technical support and guidance for infrastructure-related projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Engineering degree is fine as well
• Proven experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and storage technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

Our client is a leading national retailer currently seeking a Hardware Co-ordinator to deliver day to day operations and maintenance work within their Data Centre.

Your new role will see you supporting data centre related activities that including adds and installs, moves, changes and removal of IT, security and networking equipment. You will also help monitor, analyse and improve the existing equipment and infrastructure. This role will require the successful candidate to complete works both in and outside business hours.

Skills and Experience:

• Basic systems engineering experience
• Technical knowledge of IT Systems and tools including Windows, Linux and Networking
• Understanding of cabling and technologies
• Facilities management experience

Our client is offering an initial 12 month contract with the view to extension. Offices are based near the Melbourne CBD with free onsite parking for all staff.

For more information feel free to contact Rade Manojlovic at rade.manojlovic@talentinternational.com

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