Talent Mode is partnering with a Defence consultancy client seeking an experienced

Data Centre Lead

to oversee a complex, secure ICT environment supporting Defence capability and systems integration activities.

Clearance: NV1 minimum Engagement: Contract up to $1200 - $1250 per day ex gst Start: Jan 2027 Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team responsible for the operation and sustainment of critical data centre infrastructure.

Drive capacity planning, patch management, security uplift and technology roadmap activities.

Provide technical leadership across enterprise compute, storage, virtualisation and networking environments.

Support the design, integration and sustainment of complex ICT solutions within secure environments.

Review technical designs, architecture documentation and infrastructure plans.

Manage work priorities, resource allocation and technical delivery outcomes.

Develop and maintain system documentation, SOPs,



configuration records and technical standards.

Provide Level 2/3 technical support and guidance for complex infrastructure issues.

Engage with Defence stakeholders, project teams and senior leadership to deliver capability outcomes.

Leadership experience managing enterprise data centre or infrastructure teams.

Solid Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration skills.

Enterprise virtualisation experience, including VMware vSphere or similar platforms.

Knowledge of security controls, Essential Eight and the Information Security Manual (ISM).

Defence or government ICT environments.

10+ years' experience across infrastructure, systems administration or enterprise ICT.

Relevant certifications across VMware, Microsoft, Red Hat, Cisco, Security or Storage technologies.

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