Systems Engineer & Infrastructure Lead Sydney Full-time | 5 days office Company Overview: Works Media Group delivers high-impact, site-based retail and wholesale digital advertising networks purpose-built for the Trade, Retail, and Agricultural sectors. The company designs, installs, and manages digital signage ecosystems across Australia, integrating hardware, software, and programmatic ad technology into a unified, remotely managed network. Key Responsibilities 1. Infrastructure Architecture & Cost Optimization Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud and on-premise infrastructure supporting hundreds of remote digital signage endpoints. Provide strategic recommendations on technology stacks, hardware lifecycle planning, and cost optimization across AWS, Azure, and on-site environments. Collaborate with executive management on infrastructure budgets, supplier cost tracking, and system expansion planning. 2. Infrastructure Engineering & Administration Deploy and maintain Linux-based systems, Active Directory, and file servers supporting distributed device management. Configure and orchestrate remote signage devices using SaltStack for provisioning, updates, and monitoring. Implement robust update pipelines for OS and software patches to ensure high uptime and performance across remote networks. 3. Network Engineering & Connectivity Manage multi-site connectivity including LTE, firewalls, and Wi-Fi configurations to ensure secure, redundant, and monitored communications. Diagnose and resolve hardware, firmware, and network issues across distributed endpoints using automation and alert-driven diagnostics. Develop and enforce network security standards, including device authentication, VPN tunnelling, and encrypted traffic policies. 4. DevOps & Automation Build automation pipelines and deployment tools using Python, Bash, and Go to streamline provisioning, monitoring, and recovery. Implement CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bot creation) for automated software deployment and infrastructure updates. Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation for consistent, reproducible environment management. 5. Monitoring, Alerting & Asset Management Implement and manage Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch for network-wide health monitoring, predictive alerting, and log aggregation. Maintain detailed asset registers, licensing records, and compliance documentation. Contribute to the company’s Virtual Bot (VB) monitoring framework — driven automation for proactive issue detection, rectification, and escalation. 6. Collaboration & Leadership Act as an escalation point for complex incidents, collaborating across technical and operations teams for rapid resolution. Mentor junior staff and contractors on system best practices and documentation standards. Participate in on-call rotations for critical incident response, ensuring network resilience and minimal downtime. Qualifications & Experience Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent. 3 years’ experience in Systems Engineering, Site Reliability, or Network Engineering, preferably in distributed device or IoT environments. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Linux, Python, Bash, SALT and Terraform. Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure. Proven expertise in network diagnostics, VPN management, and secure device orchestration. Skilled with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and remote device automation frameworks. Familiarity with digital signage platforms, Cloud integration, and proof-of-play technologies. Exposure to Virtual Bot driven monitoring for automated fault detection and rectification. Certifications (Highly Regarded): AWS Certified Solutions Architect Soft Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication abilities. Passion for automation, continuous improvement, and scalable technology ecosystems. Desirable: Experience with DOOH (Digital Out-of-Home) or retail signage systems, including viewability tracking, ad verification, and media measurement integrations.
