Senior Systems Administrator

Are you ready to take your Splunk expertise to the next level? We are looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to become the driving force behind optimising and managing our Splunk Enterprise platform for our business unit, Information and Technology Partners (ITP). This position is responsible for effectively leveraging Splunk to provide expert insights and improve operations for our stakeholders. ITP is hosted by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and delivers information technology and information management services to 7 government agencies. Our purpose is to provide effective and innovative services as a trusted, strategic partner distributing smart, secure and seamless solutions. We connect people, processes, information and technology to deliver better outcomes for Queensland. The opportunity As the Senior Systems Administrator for Splunk, you'll be the go-to expert responsible for managing, maintaining, and enhancing our Splunk Enterprise environment. Your work will empower data-driven decision-making across the organisation, ensuring our systems are running at peak performance while delivering innovative solutions for improvement to meet stakeholder needs. This is your chance to own the Splunk Enterprise Environment. Coordinate the pipeline of work and demonstrate technical expertise in configuration, monitoring, implementation, upgrades, backup, and systems management, whilst fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. You Will Also Be Responsible To Review and improve service delivery based on feedback and service metrics. Act as the escalation point for complex incidents, service requests, and problems. Apply agile, adaptive processes to anticipate and respond to challenges, delivering solutions that align with our strategic direction. Work closely with stakeholders to coordinate system upgrades, testing, maintenance, and change releases. Maintain high-quality documentation, processes, and reports in line with organisational standards. Contribute to a workplace that values performance, innovation, equity, diversity, and collaboration. What We Are Looking For (qualifications, Registrations, Experience) Demonstrated experience in the administration of and problem solving a Splunk Enterprise SaaS platform. Demonstrated experience in using Search Processing Language (SPL), search optimisation and dashboard development along with HTML5 and CSS. Demonstrated experience with the integration of enterprise systems, such as Office 365, Azure, Entra, SCOM, and AWS with Splunk. Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal technical support teams, stakeholders and vendors to deliver successful solutions. Exposure to the following technologies: Microsoft Power BI and Fabric Microsoft PowerShell Endpoint Protection and VPN solutions. You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia. Why work for DPI You will enjoy a variety of benefits DPI have to offer, including: Attractive salary + 12.75% super Get work-life balance flexibility and support you need to thrive, with up to 50% WFH Follow your path wherever it leads with our learning and development opportunities Work with passion and purpose Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow Enjoy interesting, diverse work Enjoy role clarity and role autonomy Be part of our one, diverse DPI. Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay. Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life. Applications to remain current for 12 months Job Ad Reference:LD/ /25 Closing Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025 Occupational group: IT & Telecommunications #J-18808-Ljbffr