Senior Systems Engineer
Skills
About the role
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to play a critical role in shaping and safeguarding our enterprise technology environment. This is a hands-on position responsible for the design, performance, security and resilience of our infrastructure across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.
Operating within a regulated financial services environment, you’ll ensure our systems and operations align to APRA Prudential Standards (CPS 230, CPS 234 and CPG 235) while driving best practice across operational risk, security, and data management.
You will act as a trusted technical authority, providing leadership, mentoring and strategic direction while remaining close to the technology and outcomes that underpin business continuity, security, and performance.
Key Accountabilities
Design, deploy and manage enterprise infrastructure across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments
Administer core platforms including Windows, Linux, Active Directory, Entra ID and cloud services
Oversee storage, backup, networking and virtualisation platforms to ensure performance and reliability
Implement and maintain data protection, privacy and classification controls in line with regulatory requirements
Lead change, release and configuration management practices within ITSM frameworks
Ensure operational resilience through disaster recovery, business continuity planning and risk management
Embed and maintain security controls, vulnerability management and cyber incident readiness (CPS 234 aligned)
Monitor, manage and report on operational risk, performance metrics and infrastructure health
Support third-party and vendor risk management, including cloud and service providers
Contribute to audit, compliance and regulatory reporting, ensuring alignment with APRA standards
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and capability uplift across the engineering team
Drive continuous improvement, documentation and best practice across infrastructure and operations
Skills and experience required:
Significant experience in infrastructure and systems engineering, including senior-level accountability.
Background in regulated environments (financial services, insurance, banking or similar).
Strong expertise across Windows, Linux, Active Directory and cloud platforms.
Deep understanding of virtualisation, networking fundamentals and enterprise infrastructure design.
Proven experience implementing security and risk frameworks (CPS 230, CPS 234, Essential Eight, ISO 27001).
Experience with backup, recovery and resilience planning.
Technical Skills required:
Microsoft Azure and enterprise cloud platforms
VMware / virtualisation technologies
SCCM / Intune and endpoint management
Active Directory / Entra ID
Windows Server and Linux
Backup & recovery solutions
PowerShell and automation
Core networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN)
About Avant
Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation, proudly supporting medical professionals for over 130 years. With more than 90,000 members, including health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, we provide trusted, market-leading products and services tailored to their professional, personal, and practice needs.
Join an organisation with purpose, one that genuinely exists to support its members and improve healthcare in Australia. You'll work with committed, passionate colleagues in an environment that values both rigour and collaboration.
For further information, please contact Sue Allen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 0429 404 856.
Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.
We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.
Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.
Ready to join us? If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at careers@avant.org.au
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