Sr. Systems Engineer

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Senior Consultant) to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering enterprise-grade infrastructure, cloud, networking, and application solutions across a diverse client base.

This is a senior technical consulting role that blends hands-on engineering with client engagement. You will lead complex troubleshooting, drive project delivery, contribute to solution design, and act as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, enjoys working across both project and managed services environments, and values impactful client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure solutions
• Provide technical leadership and consulting services to clients
• Troubleshoot complex systems, networking, and application issues
• Deliver projects, upgrades, and migrations across client environments
• Perform system health checks, performance tuning, and optimisation
• Support both cloud-based and on-premises environments
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge articles
• Participate in client workshops, technical reviews, and solution design
• Support security, compliance, and operational improvement initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the practice

Working Conditions:

• Australian Citizen
• Baseline Security Clearance or ability to obtain one\
• Permanent full time
• Hybrid
• Open to all major locations e.g., Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne/Brisbane/Perth
• Occasional travel to client site/s

What will make you successful in this role? 

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong blend of deep technical expertise, consulting capability, and a proactive, outcomes-driven mindset. You are a problem solver who thrives in complex environments and can confidently engage with clients to deliver meaningful solutions.

Key Capabilities

• Extensive experience in systems and network engineering within enterprise environments
• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex, multi-layered technical issues
• Experience working in mission-critical and highly available environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Technical Expertise

You will demonstrate broad and deep technical capability across infrastructure, networking, and cloud:

• Strong experience across Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu) and Microsoft Windows Server environments
• Deep expertise in networking, including firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs, load balancing, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management
• Solid understanding of core internet technologies, including IP networking, DNS, mail servers, and web servers (Apache, Nginx, IIS)
• Experience with Microsoft enterprise platforms, including Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Active Directory
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
• Familiarity with source control, monitoring tools, and modern development practices
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex environments end-to-end
• Capability to provide technical consulting to both internal teams and external clients

Nice to Have

The following experience will be highly regarded:

• Passion for software development and emerging technologies
• Database administration experience (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL)
• Exposure to DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure-as-code
• Experience working in government or highly regulated environments
• Current Security Clearance

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

Atturra is one of the fastest growing ASX-listed advisory and IT solutions companies in Australia, giving you a strong foundation to fulfil your career ambitions.

We currently have 1300+ professionals working across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and USA who are using innovation to lead the way. 

Our Cloud Business Solutions team specialises in strategy, migration, and proactive management across large enterprise and small-scale cloud deployments. We use a tailored approach to build scalable cloud solutions that modernise IT environments, enhance productivity, and ensure business continuity.

This is your chance to make an impact. Come and join our talented and creative team of change makers to redefine the future through technology. 

What our people say:

“We are working towards a very bright future.”
“It's a company with vision and a promising future.”

Why you’ll love working here 

Culture of possibility

At Atturra we embrace innovation within our teams, fostering an environment of possibility and growth. We believe in creating a supportive and welcoming culture, where everyone is encouraged to achieve success through collaboration, continuous learning, and smart work practices. 

A strong set of company values

Our culture is reflected by our employees who demonstrate camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect and excellence in everything they do. These traits have become integral to the way we do business and are the values we strive for.

Valuable employee benefits

• Employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform
• Career growth via succession planning, internal promotions, and mentorship opportunities
• Ongoing investment in professional development through industry and technology certifications, and study assistance
• Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Support for family and caring responsibilities, including paid parental leave
• Employee referral program, with monetary incentives offered  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Atturra, we are committed to addressing the digital skills gap and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds — including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse individuals, and other underrepresented groups.

Supporting Australia’s veterans  

We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC). Atturra is dedicated to supporting Australia’s veteran community by enhancing recruitment, support, retention, and leadership opportunities. Our goal is to ensure veterans build meaningful and impactful careers with us.

What our people say:

“Atturra has a great working environment and management are very supportive of their staff. We celebrate success and have fun while working hard.”

How to apply 

All applications must be submitted online via our Careers page. Late applications or those sent by email will not be prioritised. Please ensure your application is complete and that you have answered all required questions before submitting.

https://atturra.com/au-en/careers

Talent Pool

This recruitment process may also be used to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary opportunities that may arise within the next 12 months.

Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters

Our Talent Acquisition team is managing this recruitment process and will reach out if additional support is required. Atturra only accepts referrals from agencies on our official supplier list via the Agency Portal. To participate, agencies must complete our procurement process, hold an approved fee agreement, and be formally invited by the Talent Acquisition team for a specific vacancy.

Submissions made outside of this process will not be considered. We also request that agencies do not contact Atturra employees outside the Talent Acquisition team regarding hiring matters.

Agencies interested in joining our official supplier list may send an expression of interest to talentacquisition@atturra.com. Please note, our supplier list is reviewed annually.