Data Centre Field Infrastructure Engineer

Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent is seeking a Data Centre Field Infrastructure Engineer in Sydney to support delivery and modernisation of critical ICT and data centre infrastructure. You will plan, install, maintain and improve secure, reliable and scalable infra across data centre facilities, ICT rooms, networks, servers, power utilisation, rack allocation and cabling.

The role requires hands-on delivery, ability to coordinate changes, troubleshoot complex issues, and work with project

Qualifications

• Hands-on delivery experience across data centre infrastructure.
• Experience planning, installing, maintaining and improving secure, reliable, scalable infrastructure environments.
• Ability to coordinate technical changes and troubleshoot complex issues with project managers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to project teams and business representatives.
• Identify and implement service improvements to enhance reliability, security, supportability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in line with the Department’s timeframe.
• Work with Project Managers to define and schedule deliverables.
• Identify risks, issues and opportunities for the business.
• Supervise and manage staff involved in infrastructure activities.
• Maintain project workflows as required.
• Lead and manage projects and technical activities.
• Provide strategic planning, mapping and modelling development.

Skills

Hands-on delivery

Infrastructure planning

Network infrastructure

Server administration

Troubleshooting

Incident management

Project coordination

Job description

Data Centre Field Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Sydney, NSW

Contract: Until 30 June 2027

Extensions: Two 12-month extension options

Expected start: October 2026

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Working arrangement: Initial onsite period, followed by potential hybrid work

Security clearance: Must hold AGSVA NV1 clearance

About the Role

A Federal Government organisation is seeking an experienced Data Centre Field Infrastructure Engineer to support the delivery and modernisation of critical ICT and data centre infrastructure.

The role will focus on planning, installing, maintaining and improving secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure environments. You will work across data centre facilities, ICT rooms, networks, servers, power utilisation, rack allocation and cabling standards.

This opportunity would suit an infrastructure professional with strong hands‑on delivery experience who can coordinate technical changes, troubleshoot complex issues and work effectively with project managers and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical advice and guidance to project teams, business representatives;
• Identifying and implementing service improvements that enhance reliability, security, supportability, operational efficiency and user experience;
• Ensuring all projects are delivered in line with the Department’s timeframe;
• Working with Project Managers to define and schedule deliverables;
• Identifying risks, issues and opportunities for the business;
• Supervising and managing staffs;
• Maintaining project work flows as required;
• Leading and managing projects and technical activities;
• Providing strategic planning, mapping and modelling development;

• Coordinating and implementing infrastructure changes;
• Lead major incident responses and recovery activities;
• Troubleshooting of complex technical issues;

• Conducting and analysing root cause of critical incidents;
• Scheduling and managing tasks;
• Review and approve technical change activities.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.