At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in maintaining and integrating datacentre environments for government projects.
- Company: Profectus, a trusted partner for Australian Government ICT capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for interstate travel.
- Other info: Onsite role in Canberra with potential for career growth and mentoring opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national projects while advancing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in datacentre infrastructure and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Profectus is seeking an experienced Datacentre Lead to support datacentre and systems integration work within an Australian Government agency.
You will lead a small team maintaining datacentre environments that host systems under test and project work across test, development and production environments.
The work covers datacentre administration, virtualisation and storage management, network and security integration, and technical design and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the installation, configuration, administration and operation of datacentre infrastructure across test, development and production environments
- Install, configure and administer Windows and Linux servers, applications and associated services
- Install, configure and maintain virtualised infrastructure and shared storage platforms
- Contribute to the design and management of datacentre and LAN architectures, including software-defined networking, network segmentation and security controls
- Oversee capacity planning, patch management and security management for the datacentre
- Review project design documentation and advise on system and application integration across network interfaces
- Develop and maintain system designs, implementation documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, training materials and configuration records
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support, including support to exercises and capability development activities
- Develop and deliver technical training, knowledge transfer and on-the-job mentoring to technical staff
- Provide technical advice on system readiness, integration risks, security requirements and proposed changes to senior stakeholders
- Manage and direct the environments team, including work prioritisation, task allocation, technical guidance and progress reporting
- Identify and support activities that assess the integration of emerging technologies
- Required Experience
- Leading the administration, integration and sustainment of enterprise datacentre environments, including directing other ICT staff
- Installing, configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Administering enterprise virtualisation (VMware v Sphere or equivalent) and enterprise shared storage integrated with virtualised compute
- Strong understanding of physical and software-defined networking, including switching, routing, segmentation, security zones and external network boundaries
- Integrating applications and infrastructure services in secured environments without direct internet connectivity
- Implementing and maintaining security controls aligned with the Information Security Manual and Essential Eight
- Developing system design and implementation documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, configuration records and training material
- Providing Level 2 and Level 3 technical support, including fault investigation and resolution across integrated systems
- Working as a senior technical lead and managing technical personnel, engaging with technical teams, security stakeholders and senior management
Desirable Experience
- 10+ years in datacentre infrastructure, SOE administration or enterprise application integration
- VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware NSX, Dell Power Store, Cisco routing and switching, Palo Alto and Omnissa Horizon (or equivalents)
- Experience with the Deployable Information Environment or a comparable deployable Defence ICT network
- Tactical and operational network integration, including interfaces with strategic network boundaries
- Designing or sustaining Defence or government ICT environments with classified or segmented security domains
- Splunk, Open Shift, Open Stack or container orchestration platforms, and cross-domain solution integration
- Vendor certifications in VMware, Microsoft, Red Hat, Cisco, Palo Alto or enterprise storage
- Delivering technical training or mentoring to Defence technical personnel
- Security Clearance Requirements
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Must have a current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance
- Working Arrangements
- Onsite
- Canberra
- Some interstate travel may be required
- Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs.
We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
Datacentre Lead in Canberra employer: Profectus
Profectus is an exceptional employer, offering Infrastructure Engineers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and secure ICT environment that supports vital Australian Government services. With a strong focus on employee growth, Profectus fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation, while providing access to cutting-edge technologies and professional development opportunities. Located in the ACT, SA, or VIC, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that values long-term relationships and meaningful contributions to national outcomes.
