This is a Senior Systems Administrator role with Reserve Bank of Australia based in Sydney, NSW, AU Reserve Bank of Australia Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Systems Administrator role at Reserve Bank of Australia Hybrid work environment based in the CBD 12-month fixed term contract Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution About the role This role sits within the Essential Eight Maturity Uplift, Server Stream, responsible for uplifting the security controls on our server fleet. Reporting to the Projects Team Lead, you will work directly with Product owners, scrum master and technical teams to ensure an efficient delivery of the project deliverables. This role will require expertise in On-premises infrastructure, hybrid technologies such as Azure Arc and an understanding of cloud technology, with a strong focus on operational excellence and system reliability. About you Solid experience administering Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) in enterprise environments with sound Redhat Linux expertise. Hands-on Azure skills: Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, Azure Portal resource management, RBAC, and identity lifecycle. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and domain services. Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., ISO/NIST/Essential Eight) and practical experience applying security baselines and controls. Experience deploying and managing security tools/agents (e.g., EDR/AV, update management, log collectors). Experience with server application control tools (e.g., allowlisting/denylisting solutions) is considered advantageous. Scripting proficiency in PowerShell and/or Bash for automation. Understanding of patching, backups, monitoring, and incident/change/problem processes (ITIL awareness a plus). Clear documentation skills and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset. Be More Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia. Why RBA? The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry, and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. Application Close : April 04, 2026 . Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Reserve Bank of Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Uplifting security controls Collaborating with teams Ensuring operational excellence Key Strengths ️ Windows Server Administration ☁️ Azure Skills Active Directory Knowledge Security Framework Familiarity ⚙️ Scripting Proficiency Documentation Skills A Final Note: This is a role with Reserve Bank of Australia not with Hatch.
