Principal Consultant - DevOps/SRE/Platform Engineering
Location: Sydney (Hybrid)
Contract: 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a solid background in Windows Server and VMware vSphere administration to join our Sydney-based infrastructure team. This role is suited to someone who enjoys hands‑on engineering, automation, and producing detailed technical designs for enterprise compute and storage platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
Manage and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter, clusters)
Design and document low‑level compute and storage architectures for server platforms
Perform server provisioning, lifecycle management, and capacity planning
Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell (advanced scripting)
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across compute, storage, and virtualisation layers
Collaborate with architecture, network, and security teams on infrastructure initiatives
Contribute to infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and optimisation projects
Key Skills & Experience
Strong hands‑on experience as a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer
Deep expertise in Windows Server administration
Proven experience managing VMware vSphere environments at scale
Advanced PowerShell scripting skills (automation, reporting, configuration)
Demonstrated experience producing low‑level design (LLD) documentation for compute and storage
Solid understanding of enterprise storage concepts (SAN, NAS, RAID, performance considerations)
Experience in enterprise or large‑scale environments preferred
Nice to Have
Exposure to backup, DR, and high availability solutions
VMware or Microsoft certifications
Why Join?
Work on complex, enterprise‑grade infrastructure
6‑month contract with solid likelihood of extension
Sydney‑based role with a collaborative technical team
Chance to influence design and automation standards
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Media
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