The Role

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing Windows-based server and infrastructure environments. This is an exciting role in a growing organisation with opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities

• Managing Infrastructure: Oversee and maintain the Windows-based server and infrastructure, ensuring optimal availability, scalability, and security of the systems.
• Providing Domain Expertise: Offer deep expertise in Windows Server technologies and related systems, guiding troubleshooting and solutions in areas like Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and IIS.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Systems: Continuously monitor the performance and health of Windows servers, identifying potential issues, troubleshooting, and resolving them to minimize downtime.
• Streamlining Operations with Automation: Develop and implement automation solutions, such as PowerShell scripts, to streamline server management tasks, optimize resource utilization, and reduce manual processes.
• Leading Incident Response: Manage responses to critical incidents within the Windows server environment, ensuring quick resolution, identifying root causes, and applying preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with other IT teams—such as developers, security specialists, and network engineers—to ensure server infrastructure is well-integrated with broader technology goals.
• Documenting and Sharing Knowledge: Maintain detailed documentation for Windows server configurations, troubleshooting steps, and operational processes, and share knowledge across teams to improve efficiency.
• Ensuring Security and Compliance: Ensure Windows server systems are compliant with internal security policies and external regulations. Manage patching, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening.
• Planning Capacity and Performance: Analyze server performance and usage trends, providing recommendations for scaling and resource management to ensure systems meet business demands.

Technologies You’ll Use:

• Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022)
• Active Directory (AD)
• Group Policy Management
• DNS / DHCP
• IIS (Internet Information Services)
• PowerShell scripting
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
• Hyper-V / Virtualization
• Windows File Server / SMB
• Microsoft Exchange Server
• Windows Update Services (WSUS)
• Backup and Disaster Recovery tools (e.g., Veeam, Windows Server Backup)
• Antivirus / Endpoint Security Solutions (e.g., Microsoft Defender, third-party solutions)
• Cloud Services (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS for hybrid environments)

If you feel this role could be for you, please click ‘Apply’ today or email [email protected]

About Allura Partners

Allura Partners was founded to support private equity firms by placing C-Suites to lead, transform, and scale portfolio companies. Today, in addition to our proven private equity specialisation, we’ve become a trusted partner for major ASX-listed and private enterprises in Australia, offering executive search, recruitment, and business transformation. Known for integrity, reliability, and results, our expertise spans Executive Search, Accounting & Finance, Transformation & Change, and Technology & Digital. We connect businesses and top-tier talent, exceeding expectations and driving lasting impact.