Are you an experienced Systems Administrator ready for a high-impact role where your security expertise takes centre stage? Our client, a respected national industry training organisation, is seeking a dedicated Systems Administrator to join their small, well-functioning team in a newly created position to support the existing Systems Administrator. This is an opportunity to be a critical partner, ensuring the stability and integrity of all digital infrastructure with a primary mandate to significantly enhance the organisation’s cybersecurity posture.
Location & Flexibility: Based in the Wellington CBD office, this role requires you on-site 4 days per week, with 1 day per week working from home.
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What You'll Be Doing:
You will manage the day-to-day operations and optimisation of the organisation’s digital infrastructure, with key impact areas focused on security and stability:
- Cybersecurity Strategy: Play a key role in proactively identifying vulnerabilities, reinforcing defensive controls, and contributing to the organisation’s broader cybersecurity strategy and risk management framework.
- Compliance & Incident Response: Conduct security incident investigations and assist with cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities (including supporting alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0).
- System Stability: Ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of servers, networks, cloud services, business applications, and end-user systems.
- Cloud & Server Management: Administer and support Azure and AWS cloud platforms, Windows/Linux server environments, and key Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, and Entra ID).
- Operational Excellence: Manage system upgrades, patching, disaster recovery, monitor infrastructure performance, and identify opportunities for automation.
- Technical Support: Provide Level 2/3 technical support to staff and stakeholders, maintaining endpoint protection, access controls, and email security tools.
What You Will Bring:
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.
- Proven experience in incident response, threat analysis, and risk management.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows/Linux, Azure, Active Directory, networking, and endpoint management.
- Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and provide excellent customer service.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, ITIL, Azure, AWS) are highly regarded.
We understand that candidates may not meet every single requirement listed. We encourage you to apply if you believe you have the foundational skills and drive to succeed in this role.
Click “Apply” to submit your CV and cover letter. We are screening and interviewing applicants as they apply, so don't delay. For further information, email amy.langhauser@randstaddigital.co.nz.
Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates who already have the right to work in NZ.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
