ASO6 Senior Systems Administrator

Join SA Police on fixed term contract to June 30th, 2025, as a Senior Systems Administrator.

Your new company

South Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a diverse range of services to the community. These services are aimed at producing a safe and peaceful environment by the minimisation of crime and disorder. It is a large complex organisation which, because of the nature of its operations, is constantly subject to public scrutiny and accountability. It provides services to a range of different locations (over 100) spread across the State on a 24 hour a day basis.

SAPOL’s vision is to provide a visible, responsive police service for all South Australians. All SAPOL employees are guided by Our Values of Service, Integrity, Courage, Leadership, Collaboration and Respect. SAPOL is an organisation with a proud history and an exciting vision for the future.

Your new role

As the Senior Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for providing specialist technical expertise and guidance within the team, and professional advice to the Business, other IS&T teams and Management on server, storage, network technologies and devices.

Responsibilities also include delivering and supporting a diverse range of environments including Windows servers, VMware environments, High Availability technologies, Virtual Desktop technologies, Remote Access solutions, Active Directory environments amongst other technologies, within SAPOL, throughout the State.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience in installing, supporting and maintaining Network, Server Storage Backup environments in a medium to large organisation.
Experience in supporting technical environments which include Microsoft Server Operating Systems, VMware environments, Active Directory and Server Management toolsets e.g. Monitoring, Patching (SCCM) and AV(SCEP).Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse,
coordinate and implement the resolution of complex technical issues within the compute, storage and network environment.
Ability to manage and organise workloads and priorities and meet imposed deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and logical manner with all levels of personnel with varying levels of information technology literacy in regard to technical and administrative matters.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to join a large SA Government department that is going through a transformational change period and investing in ICT as a driver of business excellence.

What you need to do now

If you have the necessary experience as a Senior Systems Administrator then please apply via the link below with your CV, cover letter and response to the selection criteria (please request a copy of the PID) or contact John Brake on John.Brake@hays.com.au

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