Senior MS Windows System Engineer - Baseline Cleared | Federal Government | 12-Month Contract

Location: Canberra, ACT (or remote with occasional travel)
Start Date: September 2025
Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance required
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: Competitive daily rate (negotiable based on experience)

Experis is seeking a Senior MS Windows System Engineer to join a high-performing federal government team on a 12-month contract. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft technologies and a passion for delivering reliable, scalable end user solutions.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team focused on managing and enhancing desktop and mobile technologies, including Windows SOE, Microsoft Intune, Exchange, and enterprise collaboration tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, maintain, and provide Level 3 support for:
  • Windows SOE and corporate device configurations (desktop and iOS)
  • Enterprise messaging and collaboration platforms
  • Remote access solutions (VDI and VPN)
• Package and deploy applications across the enterprise
• Manage automated patching and update processes
• Provide expert technical advice and represent the team in ICT governance forums
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and SOPs
• Participate in planning and execution of upgrades, migrations, and new rollouts
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement

Key Technologies:

• Microsoft Windows, Exchange (Server & Online), Teams
• Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
• Microsoft Intune, Group Policy
• PowerShell scripting and automation tools

Note: Candidates with strong skills in Microsoft Exchange, Intune, and enterprise automation are highly encouraged to apply.

About You:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a geographically dispersed team
• Commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Experience mentoring and supporting team development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with APS6-level expectations under the Australian Public Service Commission's Integrated Leadership System (ILS)

Why Contract Through Experis?

At Experis Australia, we've been connecting IT professionals with leading organisations since 1995. We're all about people-and we truly understand tech. As a specialised team of IT recruiters and an RCSA Corporate Member, we bring deep industry knowledge and a personal touch to every engagement.

Experis is part of ManpowerGroup, a global workforce solutions leader established in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. With over 25 years of experience supporting Federal Government clients in Australia, and as the third-largest recruitment agency globally, we offer unmatched reach, reliability, and expertise to help you succeed in your next contract.

Eamon Ridgway
Consultant

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