System Engineer

About The Role
As a pivotal member of our technology team at News Corp, you'll play a crucial role in providing support for various compute technologies that are the backbone of our innovative business solutions. We're seeking a Systems Engineer who is not just technically adept but also shares our passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Key Operational Responsibilities
 

• Infrastructure Optimization: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain systems that are finely tuned for operational excellence.
• Technical Support: Be the go-to person for addressing hardware, software, and network-related issues, providing timely and effective technical support.
• System Monitoring: Track the health and performance of our operational infrastructure and seek opportunities for improvements
• Lifecycle Management: Identify opportunities and contribute to projects that modernize the infrastructure supporting our core systems across various on premise and cloud technologies.
• Problem Solving: Dive into complex technical challenges and provide effective solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our systems.
• On call support as needed
   

What You Bring:
 

• A passion for staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work seamlessly within a team.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners, vendors and colleagues.
   

Person Specification
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications or relevant industry certifications are desired.
Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in Technical/Server operations
Minimum 2 years experience in supporting cloud infrastructure and services
Required Skills And Knowledge
 

• Demonstrated skills managing and deploying infrastructure and services across multiple cloud providers.
• Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of server and data centre hardware, maintenance and installation.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft server and core services including DHCP, DNS, IIS and WSUS
• Some experience in scripting languages including Powershell
• Some knowledge of Infrastructure technologies including VMWare, storage technologies and backup services.
• Knowledge of other technologies including linux, automation, service management and monitoring.
• Understanding of PCI and SOX standards and audits
• Strong documentation skills