Senior Systems Engineer

This role is based in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? NEC Australia is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Darwin on a permanent basis.

About the role

The Senior Systems Engineer will design, implement and support enterprise level infrastructure solutions across a large-scale IT environment.  They will utilise strong analytical skills, problem solving techniques and structured analysis to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-based issues. The Senior Systems Engineer will perform root cause analysis of problems, respond to incidents, fulfill service requests and action Change and Problem requests.

Responsibilities

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  Monitor, maintain, and optimise infrastructure performance, availability, and system health

  
  


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  Implement and support Microsoft, Linux, virtualisation, and cloud platforms

  
  


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  Manage incidents, outages, and on-call support, including root cause analysis and resolution

  
  


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  Maintain core systems including servers, backups, patching, security compliance, and disaster recovery

  
  


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  Provide L2 technical support and collaborate with vendors, third parties, and internal teams

  
  


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  Drive automation, capacity planning, continuous improvement, and support project delivery and system integration

  
  

Skills & Experience

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  5+ years’ experience with Microsoft Enterprise Technologies (Example: Exchange Server, Microsoft 365, Intune).

  
  


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  Strong expertise in Active Directory, Cross-forest domains, Group Policy, PowerShell, Windows Server, and SQL.

  
  


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  Experience with virtualisation technologies (Example: VMware, VDI/DaaS).

  
  


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  Experience with Cloud based infrastructure

  
  


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  Familiarity with DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), NPS, FIM/MIM, Entra ID, and Federation/SSO.

  
  

Ready to Apply?

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Why NEC?

At NEC Australia, we’re more than a technology company—we’re innovators shaping the future. With over 50 years in Australia, we combine cutting-edge technology with talented people to create smarter, safer communities.

What’s In It for You?
✅ Bonus & wellness days (after 6 months)
✅ 14 weeks paid parental leave
✅ Up to 4 paid volunteer days per year
✅ Discounts on health insurance, travel, entertainment & more
✅ Salary sacrificing options (car leasing, super, etc.)
✅ Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential support for you & your family

Join Us & Make an Impact!

We embrace diversity, equality, and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and let’s build something amazing together