Senior Infrastructure Engineer | Capacity Management & Optimisation
Lead infrastructure capacity management and CPU right-sizing initiatives across a major Australian Government ICT environment. This senior role focuses on infrastructure utilisation, performance monitoring, demand forecasting and cost optimisation across enterprise platforms including VMware, OpenStack, OpenShift and Solaris.
Location: Canberra, ACT (preferred). Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane may also be considered.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Essential Tasks
- Lead infrastructure capacity assessments, establishing baseline utilisation profiles across CPU, memory, storage, network and transaction metrics.
- Identify and prioritise CPU right-sizing opportunities across VMware, OpenStack, Power Server, Solaris, OpenShift and other enterprise platforms.
- Develop capacity optimisation recommendations, implementation plans and monitoring processes to improve performance, resilience and cost efficiency.
- Coordinate with technical teams and senior stakeholders to implement capacity changes, manage risks and establish ongoing reporting and governance.
Key Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in enterprise ICT capacity management, infrastructure performance monitoring, utilisation analysis and demand forecasting.
- Strong understanding of right-sizing methodologies, including workload trends, utilisation thresholds, 95th percentile reporting and capacity modelling.
- Experience with infrastructure platforms and monitoring tools such as VMware, OpenStack, OpenShift, Linux, Windows Server, Dynatrace, Elastic, Grafana or equivalent technologies.
- Strong technical leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to develop recommendations, coordinate infrastructure changes and maintain clear governance documentation.
About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.
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Senior Infrastructure Capacity Manager in Canberra employer: Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the government technology sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and mentorship opportunities while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. Located in VIC, our team thrives on tackling complex challenges, making a meaningful impact through technology, and enjoying the benefits of a supportive and inclusive workplace.
