Fixed-Term Systems Engineer - Auckland

at  Tonkin Taylor

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand’s leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned company and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world.

KEI TE HIAHIA MĀTOU KI ŌU | WE WANT YOUR SKILLS

Join our fantastic Technology team who are delivering best in class solutions for the Engineering industry. We are a dedicated team of professionals working in New Zealand’s leading environmental and engineering consulting space who enjoy our work and like to have fun. Tonkin + Taylor is not only a place to work - it’s a place where your work will make a difference.

The Systems Engineer position is responsible for maintenance and provisioning of our underlying infrastructure platforms. This is a 12-month fixed-term role providing subject matter expertise for cloud, infrastructure solutions and cybersecurity. Providing support to our Digital teams by managing and supporting cloud deployments. Ensuring all IT services are properly maintained and upgraded, including backups and patching. Working with various areas of the business, while engaging with system users and other teams across Tonkin + Taylor to provide advanced technical support for server, cloud and networking issues.

• Deploy and run digital services in Azure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Administration of Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Build, test and maintenance of T+T servers.
• Build, test and maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation on infrastructure systems and devices to a high standard.
• Assist with research, implementation and testing of new systems as required.
• Effectively deal with technical escalations from Helpdesk team
• Contribute to robust discussion regarding all aspects of technology and digital services and support policies and processes.
• Be a strong team player and uphold technology and business values, standards, processes and decisions.

The Systems Engineer position is responsible for maintenance and provisioning of our underlying infrastructure platforms. This is a 12-month fixed-term role providing subject matter expertise for cloud, infrastructure solutions and cybersecurity. Providing support to our Digital teams by managing and supporting cloud deployments. Ensuring all IT services are properly maintained and upgraded, including backups and patching. Working with various areas of the business, while engaging with system users and other teams across Tonkin + Taylor to provide advanced technical support for server, cloud and networking issues.

• Deploy and run digital services in Azure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Administration of Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Build, test and maintenance of T+T servers.
• Build, test and maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation on infrastructure systems and devices to a high standard.
• Assist with research, implementation and testing of new systems as required.
• Effectively deal with technical escalations from Helpdesk team
• Contribute to robust discussion regarding all aspects of technology and digital services and support policies and processes.
• Be a strong team player and uphold technology and business values, standards, processes and decisions

Your technical skills are important, but it is your other attributes that will make you a standout candidate to join this diverse and experienced team to advance your skills and grow within the company:

• Ability to prioritise effectively and perseverance to achieve goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team Player - contribute positively to team morale and assists others where necessary.
• Customer focussed.
• Willingness to learn and an ability to get to grips with new technologies quickly.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to think creatively and outside the square.
• Adaptable to change and enjoys working in a busy environment.
• Ability to operate in an open plan environment.
• Willingness to provide support and back up to other members of the team.
• An appreciation of others’ skills and abilities