Contract:

30 November 2026 - 30 June 2027 + 12-month extension option

Working Arrangements:

Full-time onsite

Security Clearance:

Active NV2 clearance (mandatory)

Start Date:

30 November 2026

About the Role Bridge IT Engineering is seeking an experienced

Datacentre Lead

to support a major Federal Government organisation delivering critical ICT infrastructure and capability initiatives. This opportunity is suited to a senior infrastructure skilled with strong technical leadership experience across complex enterprise datacentre environments, virtualisation, networking and secure ICT systems. You will lead a small technical team responsible for the administration, integration and sustainment of secure datacentre environments, while remaining hands-on across infrastructure engineering, server platforms, virtualisation, storage, networking and security.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage datacentre infrastructure operations and technical personnel.

Administer Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware environments.

Manage enterprise storage, virtualisation and secure network infrastructure.





Support infrastructure integration across test, development and production environments.

Provide Level 2/3 technical support, technical direction and stakeholder advice.

Maintain system documentation, security controls and operational procedures.

What We're Looking For:

Extensive enterprise datacentre infrastructure and technical leadership experience.

Strong VMware vSphere, Windows Server and Red Hat Linux expertise.

Experience with enterprise storage, networking, segmentation and security controls.

Knowledge of the Australian Government ISM and Essential Eight.

Ideally, 10+ years of relevant infrastructure experience.

Exposure to VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, Dell PowerStore, Cisco or Palo Alto technologies will be highly regarded.

Previous experience in secure or classified ICT environments is highly desirable.

Applicants must hold an active NV2 security clearance.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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