Wintel Engineer | Defence Program | NV2 Cleared | Sydney Cleared Recruitment is working with a leading global IT services provider supporting major Defence infrastructure program based in Sydney. We're on the lookout for an NV2-cleared Wintel Engineer to step into a critical role managing secure on-prem infrastructure and defence-specific applications. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about working in high-security environments, with strong hands-on Windows server experience and a proactive approach to improving system performance and service delivery. Since this role is within Defence, only Australian Citizens with an active NV2 security clearance are eligible to apply. Key Responsibilities: Maintain, monitor, and provide ongoing support across Windows-based infrastructure Administer and troubleshoot key services: AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, WSUS Support virtualisation platforms including Hyper-V, SC-VMM, and clustering Contribute to system upgrades, patching, automation and change control processes Support disaster recovery planning and backups using tools such as NetBackup Implement service improvements and help drive technical documentation Manage server hardware, rack configuration, and local power infrastructure Escalate and resolve complex technical issues and contribute to service SLAs Required Skills & Experience: Solid Windows Server admin skills - installation, configuration, and fault resolution Strong understanding of core services: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP Experience with Hyper-V, clustering, and load balancing (e.g., Kemp) Familiarity with SAN/NAS storage and RAID configurations PowerShell scripting for automation of admin tasks Exposure to backup/recovery frameworks and disaster recovery tools Confident supporting both on-prem physical hardware and virtual environments Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and time management abilities Background supporting Defence or Government highly desirable Eligibility: Australian Citizenship (Mandatory) Active NV2 Security Clearance (Essential) Contact Daniel on 0424 906 007 At Cleared, we specialise in connecting security-cleared professionals with Defence, Intelligence, and National Security roles across Australia.