Make meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation.  

At Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI), we’re proud to be a regional leader delivering innovative irrigation solutions and supporting the communities we serve. Our job is simple - to deliver water in the best way possible.    
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with extensive expertise to ensure the continuous operation, administration, monitoring, and support of IT clients, infrastructure, and security. The role is pivotal in contributing to a team culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 


Why join MI?  
We offer:  

💼 Competitive remuneration and access to salary packaging options  
🌱 Career development through mentoring, training and internal mobility  
🏡 Company benefits including annual skin checks and flu shots, an annual fitness payment, life insurance cover and access to other wellbeing initiatives.  
🤝 A culture built on Clarity, Connection, Vulnerability and Improvement  

About the Role 

Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) plays a vital role in supporting regional productivity, and this position contributes by analysing the IT environment and delivering solutions that meet evolving business needs.  
The Senior Systems Engineer brings expertise to a diverse range of IT client, infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and operational technologies. This position is responsible for facilitating administration, monitoring, and providing strong operational support.  

Key Responsibilities 

  • Resolve priority IT incidents ensuring sound research, investigation, solution design, and effective communication with stakeholders. 
  • Manage and optimise data backup and disaster recovery systems to ensure reliability and performance.  
  • Lead IT projects and deliver new solutions across client, infrastructure and security domains.  
  • Maintain and monitor IT infrastructure to ensure stability, performance and proactive issue prevention.  
  • Strengthen cyber security capability through monitoring, detection, response and adherence to security frameworks.
  • Model MI values by supporting team members, sharing expertise and fostering strong safety and leadership practices.

What you’ll bring  

Essential:  

  • 5+ years relevant industry experience. 
  • Exposure to multiple, diverse technology platforms including working across a range of cloud and on-premises technologies. 
  • A passion for IT and a demonstrated interest in new and emerging technology trends. 

  • Exceptional knowledge and experience in: 
    -Microsoft Windows Server technologies including Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, Hyper-V, and Remote Desktop Infrastructure 
    -SOE and endpoint management including application packaging and deployment 
    -Server and Storage infrastructure management and administration 
    -IT system monitoring products such as PRTG 
    -Cloud technologies, preferably a focus on Microsoft Azure 
    -Backup and Recovery solutions 
    -VOIP telephony systems administration 
    -Cybersecurity technology controls and administration including firewalls, endpoint protection, threat and vulnerability management, content filtering, and conditional access policies, data loss prevention. 
    -WAN and LAN network and communications infrastructure 

  • Experience in IT incident, problem and change management procedures. 
  • Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
  • Current ‘C’ class motor vehicle licence 

Desirable:  

  • Knowledge of safe work procedures and WHS training relevant to work 
  • Previous experience with cybersecurity industry standard frameworks
  • Previous experience in Infrastructure, utilities and/or asset investment sector highly regarded
  • Knowledge of SCADA control and/or Irrigation Management Systems highly regarded

For any questions, please contact Robert Carden at MI on (02) 6962 0200 or via email at recruitment@mirrigation.com.au   

Applications close: when filled  

How to apply 

Please complete the online Application for Employment, and attach the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressing your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (listed in the advertisement as Requirements) - please include details and any evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications (at least one paragraph for each dot point)
  • CV / Resume

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