Job Description
Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer – Federal Gov Contract n
Security Requirement:
Must hold or be able to obtain
Baseline Security Clearance
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Hatchit Studios is seeking an experienced
Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer
to support a
federal government client
in the delivery of secure and scalable infrastructure services.
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This role requires deep technical expertise across
VMware
,
automation frameworks
, and
enterprise infrastructure management
within highly regulated environments.
About the Chance n
As part of an established Infrastructure Platforms team, you will play a key role in the management, enhancement, and automation of
VMware virtualisation environments
and associated infrastructure platforms.
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You'll design and deliver automation solutions, maintain business-critical systems, and contribute to the ongoing uplift of the government's technology capability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities n
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Manage and optimise VMware environments including
Aria Automation
,
Aria Orchestrator
,
vSphere
,
NSX
, and
Site Recovery Manager
.
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Develop and maintain automation solutions using
PowerShell
,
PowerCLI
,
Ansible
, or
Terraform
.
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Deliver
design, build, and operational documentation
to support ICT infrastructure services.
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Implement backup, storage, and replication solutions (e.g.,
Veeam
,
NetApp
, or equivalent).
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Ensure system reliability, compliance,



and alignment with ICT best practices and security frameworks.
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Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve complex infrastructure issues and drive service improvements.
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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
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Skills & Experience Required n
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Proven experience managing
VMware environments
(vSphere, Aria
Automation/Orchestrator,
NSX, Cloud Foundation).
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Strong automation and scripting capability with
PowerShell
,
PowerCLI
,
YAML
, or
Ansible
.
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Demonstrated experience delivering
design, build, and operations documentation
in structured ICT environments.
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Familiarity with
backup and recovery tools
(e.g., Veeam, CommVault, or similar).
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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
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Prior experience working in
federal government or secure enterprise environments
(highly regarded).
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Security Clearance:
Must hold or be eligible to obtain
Baseline Security Clearance
(NV1/NV2 highly regarded).
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Why Join Us? n
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Competitive market rates
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Opportunities for contract extensions and ongoing federal engagement.
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Collaborative team culture with access to industry-certified experts and learning pathways.
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Seniority Level n
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type n
Contract
Job Function n
Information Technology
Industries n
IT Services and IT Consulting
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📌 Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Hatchit Studios
📍 Canberra