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 settings 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 robust 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
Job Function n
Information Technology
Industries n
Technology, Information and Media
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📌 Senior Systems Engineer Windows & Vmware 6 Month Contract Sydney
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📍 Sydney
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