Systems Engineer

Your role

At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.

Our Information Technology (IT) Department is seeking a talented Systems Engineer for a permanent, full-time role in our Infrastructure Team. Based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and reporting into the IT Infrastructure Manager this is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to take responsibility for the design, delivery and support of the Firm's business systems.

As a Systems Engineer, your role will be varied and could typically include:

• Supporting the operational requirements of the firm
• Providing technical expertise on the implementation and the use of cloud and on-premise technologies.
• Ensuring the stability, redundancy, integrity and efficient operation of IT infrastructure.
• Ensuring the Firm is following best practice in infrastructure design.
• Researching emerging technologies and providing technical leadership that support the Firm's needs.
• Providing support for the wider IT team where necessary, to ensure business requirements are met.
   

The Infrastructure Team advise and provide support to all practice groups, offices and departments at Allens in relation to the design, delivery and support of the Firm's business systems. We work in partnership with our stakeholders delivering outstanding service and help them to achieve their business outcomes and strategic goals. As the owner of various systems, you will be expected to perform out-of-hours maintenance and critical support when required.

Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

About you

• Demonstrated experience with implementing and managing public cloud technologies in an enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing Infrastructure environments for 1000+ staff across multiple sites.
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of solutions including:
  • Microsoft Azure / M365
  • Virtualisation
  • Windows Server & Active Directory
  • Scripting & Automation
  • Backups
  • Infrastructure Hardware
  • Networking & Security
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment.
• Be a team player, detail oriented, logical thinker and have a 'can-do' attitude.
• Ability to identify critical issues and deal with them proactively and independently.
• A strong ability to work well and think clearly under pressure.
• Organised and able to multitask, while prioritising workloads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to write documentation and a passion for sharing your knowledge.
• A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others
   

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks
 

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
   

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
 

How to apply?
 

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Olivia Newport, Talent Acquisition Consultant on +61 2 9230 5848.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!