Job System Administrator (Canberra), Canberra

System Administrator – Canberra

Government & Defence Projects - Onsite Role - 12+ Month Engagement

KJR is looking for a System Administrator to join our growing Canberra team, supporting high-impact programs across the government and defence sectors.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in secure, complex environments and is passionate about keeping systems running smoothly, securely, and at scale.

• Support and maintain server infrastructure, networks, and system applications
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and governance requirements
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance, availability, and incident response
• Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to support system deployments and upgrades
• Document system configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions

• Proven experience as a System Administrator within government, defence, or similarly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of Windows and/or Linux server environments
• Experience managing cloud or hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Familiarity with Active Directory, group policy, networking, and patch management
• Knowledge of Defence security clearance processes (NV1/NV2 preferred)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

At KJR, we’ve been delivering tech assurance to some of Australia’s most critical programs for over 25 years. Our Canberra team supports a range of secure, mission-critical work across government and defence.

You’ll be part of a team that values trust, flexibility, continuous learning, and making a real impact through technology.

Location: Canberra (onsite due to clearance and project requirements)

Engagement: Long-term contract or permanent opportunity

Clearance: Must hold or be eligible to obtain Australian Government security clearance (NV1 minimum)

Interested?

Apply now or reach out to our team to learn more about the opportunity.

Visit: https://www.kjr.com.au