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Data Centre Lead

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-13

Core

Provide technical leadership and hands-on administration for secure datacentre environments supporting Defence ICT integration, testing, and sustainment.

Role type

Senior IC datacentre lead (infrastructure & systems integration)

Builds

Secure datacentre infrastructure, virtualised environments, and networked systems for Defence projects

Domain

Defence / Government ICT

Required skills

Datacentre infrastructure administration, Windows Server administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, Enterprise virtualisation (VMware vSphere), Enterprise shared-storage platforms, Physical networking, Software-defined networking, Security controls implementation, Technical leadership, Mentoring

Preferred skills

VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, Dell PowerStore, Cisco, Palo Alto, Omnissa Horizon, Vendor certifications

Technologies

VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, Dell PowerStore, Cisco, Palo Alto, Omnissa Horizon, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Responsibilities

Lead installation, configuration, and sustainment of datacentre infrastructure; Manage and direct technical personnel; Administer servers, virtualised infrastructure, and storage; Contribute to networking and security controls; Review and develop system designs and documentation; Provide Level 2/3 technical support and assurance; Deliver technical training and mentoring.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC