Azooa is recruiting an experienced Datacentre Lead for a Defence contract opportunity in Symonston, Canberra. The role combines leadership of a small technical team with hands-on infrastructure engineering, integration and support in secured enterprise environments.
Details
- Location: Symonston, Canberra, ACT; onsite.
- Level: Advanced Practitioner (Level 3).
- Anticipated term: 30 November 2026 to 30 June 2027, subject to selection and contract arrangements.
- A further 12-month extension may be available at Defence's discretion, subject to requirements, funding and performance.
- Minimum NV2 security clearance is required at commencement and must be maintained throughout the engagement.
- Some domestic travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a small datacentre infrastructure team, including priorities, allocation of work, technical direction and progress reporting.
- Oversee installation, configuration, administration, maintenance and operation of enterprise datacentre environments.
- Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems and associated applications and services.
- Manage enterprise virtualisation, shared storage and their integration with compute infrastructure.
- Contribute to physical and software-defined networking, segmentation and security controls.
- Plan capacity, patching, security maintenance and future infrastructure improvements.
- Review technical designs and advise on infrastructure and application integration, readiness, risks and changes.
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support and investigate faults affecting integrated systems.
- Maintain designs, implementation documents, operating procedures, configuration records and training material.
- Deliver practical training, mentoring and knowledge transfer, and work effectively with technical and senior stakeholders.
- Leadership of administration, integration and sustainment of complex enterprise datacentre environments.
- Hands-on Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration and troubleshooting.
- Enterprise virtualisation experience, including VMware vSphere or equivalent.
- Enterprise shared storage and integration with virtualised compute.
- Physical and software-defined networking, routing, switching and segmentation.
- Application and infrastructure integration within secured environments, including environments without direct internet access.
- Implementing and maintaining security controls aligned with the ISM and Essential Eight.
- Technical documentation, configuration control, Level 2/3 support and independent senior technical advice.
- Managing technical personnel and communicating clearly with varied stakeholders.
More than ten years in datacentre infrastructure or a related ICT field; advanced virtualisation, software-defined networking, enterprise storage, network security and virtual desktop infrastructure; monitoring and log management; containers or cloud-native infrastructure; integration, test and evaluation; technical training; and relevant vendor certifications or tertiary qualifications.
A three-month probation period and required role-specific training apply. Defence onboarding, security, export-control and workplace requirements must be met. Any nomination or submission to the client will require opportunity-specific representation authority.
Applications close on 10 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Canberra/Sydney time.
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Senior System Engineer in Canberra employer: Azooa
Azooa is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises innovation and collaboration within the Defence sector. Located in Majura Park, ACT, employees benefit from a strong commitment to professional development, access to cutting-edge resources, and the opportunity to contribute to critical national security initiatives like AUKUS. With a focus on workforce excellence and a supportive culture, Azooa empowers its team members to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact.
