Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator at Kapsch in Melbourne maintaining servers, virtualisation, storage and networks for intelligent transportation systems. Acts as Level 2 escalation and security SME (hardening, patching, certificates), with occasional after-hours support and a rotating 24/7 on-call roster.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Melbourne
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years' experience in an infrastructure, systems administration, or technical operations role
- Hands-on experience configuring, managing and supporting Windows Servers
- Hands-on experience with virtualisation platforms (e.g., VMware)
- Hands-on experience with networks (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VLANs, routing/security concepts)
- Hands-on experience with backup, recovery and monitoring systems
- Understanding of security fundamentals, vulnerability management, patching and certificates
- OT knowledge/working in the field with edge devices
- Strong problem-solving ability and capacity to work independently in a live operational environment
- Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotational roster and respond after hours when needed
- Must have the right to work in Australia
Nice to have
- Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
- Experience in high-availability or operationally critical environments
- ITIL Foundation or relevant vendor certifications
Full description
Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future. To learn more about our solutions and innovations, visit our website here.
We have an incredible opportunity for an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team in Melbourne on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will manage complex and exciting projects at the cutting edge of technology in the transport industry space.
How you'll make an impact
- Act as the Level 2 escalation point for infrastructure troubleshooting, diagnostics, and remediation.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for security hardening, vulnerability management, baselining cycles, and commercial software upgrades.
- Manage and maintain servers, virtual machines, hypervisors, storage systems, networks, and supporting software.
- Configure and maintain IT hardware infrastructure across multiple operational locations.
- Ensure systems remain aligned with cybersecurity requirements, patching schedules, and certificate management processes.
- Define, maintain, and update system manuals, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.
- Report on system performance, infrastructure status, and security updates for operational management review.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware or software failures; coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as required.
- Participate in planning, establishment and scoping of new system implementations or operational transitions.
- Manage support renewals, licences, certificates, and third-party vendor engagements.
- Promote best practices and identify technical and operational improvement opportunities.
- Provide occasional after-hours support to assist RSS teams with urgent or critical incidents that require escalation.
- Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call roster to maintain operational readiness when needed.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar (preferred).
- 5+ years’ experience in an infrastructure, systems administration, or technical operations role.
- Hands-on experience configuring, managing and supporting:
- Windows Servers
- Virtualisation platforms (e.g., VMware)
- Networks (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VLANs, routing/security concepts)
- Backup, recovery and monitoring systems