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Form of workMicrosoft Platform Administrator
We have an exciting opportunity with a Government agency looking for a Microsoft Platform Administrator to join on a permanent basis. The office is located in Geelong however with this hybrid model, only required 1 day in the office.
Purpose of the role
The Microsoft Platform Administrator role is primarily responsible for the technical administration of Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server and Azure/M365 including Microsoft compatible infrastructure and business applications with an emphasis on robust and effective security controls.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Microsoft Platform Administration
- Provide technical administration, upgrades, patching for Microsoft server and cloud infrastructure, the supporting virtualisation/networking/storage and associated business applications
- Ensure optimal operation/function of Microsoft based platforms and the supporting virtualisation/networking/storage infrastructure
- Support the business to triage, troubleshoot and resolve operational issues experienced by users
- Support projects during planning, design, evaluation and implementation phases to ensure appropriate technical solutions are deployed.
- Maintain and produce technical documentation for the wider technical team.
Security
- Ensure optimal operational security controls across on premise and cloud, with an emphasis on meeting or exceeding legislated targets and industry security standards.
- Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for operation security controls. Monitor operational controls, provide compliance data related to controls and provide recommendations to improve maturity and strength of controls.
- Review automated scanning recommendations, emerging threat advice and advisories for applicability to the client, lead implementation of mitigations and responses.
- Liaise with internal security/risk personnel, auditors, 3rd parties to assist with and respond to security findings and recommendations.
Support innovation and continuous improvement
- Role model continuous improvement processes and tools with all stakeholders
- Continuously seek improved ways to work and efficiencies within team
Successful Profile
- Relevant experience in Information Technology, delivering Microsoft based solutions
- Considerable practical experience in:
- Windows administration and Windows security controls
- Microsoft cloud administration and associated products (M365/Exchange)
- Microsoft compatible Virtualisation products (VMWare)
- Microsoft compatible networking and storage infrastructure administration
- Practical experience in PowerShell programming. High level analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads
- Excellent written and communication skills to develop documentation
