Summary: Join Massey University's digital transformation as a Senior Systems Engineer, contributing expertise in either Microsoft Enterprise Platforms or Linux Engineering to advance enterprise IT. Highlights: 1. Influence core platform evolution at a leading university 2. Drive innovation and operational excellence in critical tech services 3. Collaborative, innovative, and growing technology environment Senior Systems Engineer – Enterprise Services (Specialist roles in Microsoft Enterprise Platforms and Senior Linux Engineering) Salary: $80,984 – $113,805 per annum (based on skills and experience) Full-time, Permanent | Information Technology Services (ITS) Massey University is on a digital transformation journey – and we’re growing our Technology team to meet the moment. We’re looking for two experienced professionals to step into Senior Systems Engineer – Enterprise Services roles, each bringing a specialised focus: • Senior Systems Engineer – Power Platform / Microsoft 365 / Dynamics 365 • Senior Linux Engineer – Enterprise Systems If you're passionate about advancing enterprise IT through automation, governance, and next-generation infrastructure, this is your opportunity to influence how core platforms evolve across one of New Zealand’s leading universities. ________________________________________ Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the roles As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll offer subject matter expertise to help drive innovation and operational excellence. Whether your expertise lies in Microsoft’s Enterprise Platform ecosystem or Linux-based systems engineering, you’ll be joining a high-impact team that underpins critical technology services across the university. You’ll contribute to design and delivery, lead improvements, guide governance, and support the secure and sustainable operation of enterprise services. ________________________________________ We’re looking for two specialists: ________________________________________ 1. Senior Systems Engineer – Power Platform / Microsoft 365 / Dynamics 365 You will bring deep experience administering and optimising Microsoft 365 services,the Power Platform stack, and Dynamics 365. Key strengths we’re looking for: • Governance and operation of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 environments • Expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, and integration using APIs • Strong scripting skills using PowerShell • Knowledge of identity and access management (e.g. Entra ID, AD, MFA) • Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and modern AI tools (desirable) ________________________________________ 2. Senior Linux Engineer – Enterprise Systems You’ll lead the development, automation, and support of Massey’s Linux infrastructure and related enterprise services. Key strengths we’re looking for: • Deep experience in Linux systems administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar) • Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible or Terraform) • Strong grasp of containerisation (Docker, Podman) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes preferred) • Knowledge of web hosting platforms (Apache, NGINX), and Linux-based enterprise tools (e.g., GitLab, Zabbix, Samba, OpenLDAP) • Exposure to cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, Azure or hybrid environments) • Strong understanding of infrastructure security and patch management • Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling ________________________________________ Ko koe tēnei | Who you are • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior engineering role aligned to your specialisation • Tertiary qualification in IT or relevant experience • Experience working in large-scale, hybrid enterprise environments • Ability to collaborate, lead technically, and mentor others • Committed to continuous improvement, service reliability, and automation ________________________________________ Ko ngā hua o te tūranga | What’s in it for you? • A collaborative, innovative and growing technology environment • Up to 6.75% employer contribution to UniSaver superannuation • Five university holidays per year, in addition to annual leave • Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare for you and your whānau • Staff discounts and on-campus perks, including childcare (Manawatū) ________________________________________ Want to help reshape how enterprise systems are delivered in Aotearoa? Whether you’re a Microsoft platform pro or a seasoned Linux engineer, join us at Massey and be a key part of the university’s digital evolution. This full-time position is preferably based at the Palmerston North campus, but we are open to candidates out of the region who are willing to be onsite 1-2 days a week.
Trademe · HR
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