Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer (Contract) – 3-Month Local Government Opportunity

Public Sector People are to be partnering with a local council in Sydney to recruit for an experienced Systems Engineer to support a range of critical IT services on a 3-month contract.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Systems Engineer with at least 3 years' experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of Microsoft enterprise systems and infrastructure. You will play a key role in supporting and maintaining core systems, delivering 2nd and 3rd level technical support, and ensuring seamless service delivery across a complex IT environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support Wintel environments and server infrastructure.
• Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory, Entra ID, SCCM, Azure ARC, Azure Update Manager, Exchange Online, MS Teams, DFS, and Hyper-V/VMWare.
• Maintain and optimise Microsoft Intune including Autopilot, Autopatch, Application Management, Compliance Policies, and more.
• Deliver Office 365 administration and support.
• Provide high-quality 2nd/3rd level support in critical production environments.
• Operate within an ITIL-aligned service management framework (Change, Incident, Request, Problem).

• Proven track record in a similar Systems Engineering or Infrastructure role.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft enterprise technologies and cloud platforms.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-demand environments.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Local government experience and certifications in ITIL and/or Microsoft are highly regarded.

• Contributing to meaningful projects that directly impact local communities.
• Gaining exposure to modern technologies and a broad systems environment.
• Enjoying a collaborative and values-driven workplace.
• Earning a highly competitive hourly rate.