Systems Administrator

A mid-level to senior Systems Administrator supporting a fast growing, globally distributed deep tech company. This role sits at the intersection of corporate ICT infrastructure and a highly technical engineering environment running robotics, embedded systems, and mix of on premises/cloud-based data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide assistance within the lean ICT Team for day to day support activities

• Maintain Infrastructure support ServiceDesk and individual (Internal) ServiceDesk task queues

• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 and Office 365 environments including Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune

• Manage endpoint provisioning for a globally distributed workforce across Windows, macOS, and Linux

• Maintain Active Directory and Azure AD, SSO, and identity and access management (IAM)

• Support Ansible based configuration management and infrastructure as code practices

• Administer and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure), including compute, storage, and networking

• Support CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with engineering teams using Atlassian Bitbucket and Jira

• Administer Server and Service Backups local and remote

• Enforce endpoint security policies, patch management, and vulnerability remediation

• Support data security practices for sensitive geospatial and LiDAR data assets

• Maintain, and support BCP/DR frameworks

• Enforce business directives around Cyber Security frameworks

• Maintain VPN infrastructure for remote teams and field operatives

• Support network configuration for Brisbane HQ and remote sites

• Administer HubSpot, M365 Environment, and collaboration platforms

• Support software licensing, procurement, and vendor management

• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 helpdesk support for a technically sophisticated user base

Required Skills and Experience:
• 3 to 5 or more years in a Systems Administrator or ICT Operations role, ideally in a tech scale up or engineering led company

• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD and modern endpoint management (Intune/MDM)

• Proficiency in Linux administration, critical given Emesent’s use of Linux across operating systems and languages such as Bash, Python, and C/C++

• Hands on experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools

• Networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and basic DevOps tooling

• Scripting ability in Bash or Python and PowerShell for automation

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in an aerospace, robotics, or deep tech environment

• Exposure to IoT or embedded systems ICT support

• Familiarity with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) administration

• Understanding of data security requirements for geospatial or sensitive industrial data

The added perks:
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9-day fortnight - every second Friday off

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Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) share in Emesent’s success

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Work alongside a friendly and passionate team building cutting-edge technology

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Genuine learning and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning

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Employee Assistance Program

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One full day of leave each year for your work anniversary

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Novated Lease options

Who are we?

Emesent is a world leader in drone autonomy, LiDAR mapping, and spatial data analytics. Founded in 2018 with deep roots in Australia’s globally recognised CSIRO, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality spatial data capture across mining, infrastructure, survey, and construction industries. Our flagship product, Hovermap, is an autonomous mobile scanning platform that combines advanced collision avoidance and autonomous flight with LiDAR mapping to capture data in hazardous, GPS-denied, and hard-to-reach environments. Mountable on drones, vehicles, or carried as a backpack, Hovermap has set the standard for mobile mapping in underground mining and confined spaces. Our newest product, GX1, extends Emesent’s mapping technology into the AEC and survey markets. GX1 is a ground-based LiDAR scanner purpose-built for above-groundenvironments delivering fast, accurate spatial capture for surveying and reality capture professionals.

With a rapidly growing global customer base and multiple product lines spanning hardware, desktop software, and cloud, Emesent is at an exciting inflection point and we’re looking for people who want to help shape what comes next.

Why Emesent?

At Emesent, you’ll work on technology that is genuinely shaping the future of how industries capture and understand the physical world. We offer a dynamic, collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and real opportunities for professional growth. Join us in pushing the boundaries of robotics and spatial intelligence.