Job Description

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Values: A$100.00/hr - A$150.00/hr

Principal Consultant - DevOps/SRE/Platform Engineering n

Location: Sydney (Hybrid)
Contract: 6-month contract with solid likelihood of extension

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We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong 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 n

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- Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
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- Manage and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter, clusters)
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- Design and document low‑level compute and storage architectures for server platforms
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- Perform server provisioning, lifecycle management, and capacity planning
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- Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell (advanced scripting)
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- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across compute, storage, and virtualisation layers
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- Collaborate with architecture, network, and security teams on infrastructure initiatives
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- Contribute to infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and optimisation projects
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Key Skills & Experience nn
- Strong hands‑on experience as a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer
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- Deep expertise in Windows Server administration
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- Proven experience managing VMware vSphere environments at scale
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- Advanced PowerShell scripting skills (automation, reporting, configuration)
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- Demonstrated experience producing low‑level design (LLD) documentation for compute and storage
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- Solid understanding of enterprise storage concepts (SAN, NAS, RAID, performance considerations)
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- Experience in enterprise or large‑scale environments preferred
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Nice to Have nn
- Exposure to backup, DR, and high availability solutions
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- VMware or Microsoft certifications
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Why Join? nn
- Work on complex, enterprise‑grade infrastructure
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- 6‑month contract with strong likelihood of extension
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- Sydney‑based role with a collaborative technical team
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- Opportunity to influence design and automation standards
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Seniority Level n

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type n

Contract

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Information Technology

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Technology, Information and Media

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📌 Senior Systems Engineer - Windows & VMware - 6 month contract (Sydney)
🏢 Talenza
📍 Sydney