Data Centre Systems Engineer (Nv1/Nv2 Cleared)

DeployPartners Pty Ltd.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & certification

Innovative culture

Job summary

DeployPartners Pty Ltd. is seeking multiple Data Centre Systems Engineers for hands-on roles supporting secure infrastructure across government and enterprise clients. The positions require NV1/NV2 clearance and deep experience with Windows, Linux, VMware, networking, and security firewalls, with a focus on automation and incident response.

These on-site roles are located in Canberra, Sydney, or Melbourne. Expect cross-functional collaboration, rigorous documentation, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• NV1 or NV2 clearance (mandatory – no exceptions).
• 5+ years’ experience in data centre systems administration and infrastructure engineering.
• Strong expertise with Windows Server and Linux distributions (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Experience with VMware ESXi/vSphere, networking, and firewall administration (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, CheckPoint).
• Automation and integration tools: Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), GitHub, ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with Algosec (desirable).
• Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Experience in secure government/defence environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows and Linux server infrastructure in secure environments.
• Operate VMware virtualisation platforms in large-scale data centre environments.
• Configure and maintain network routing, switching, and load balancing.
• Implement, operate, and maintain firewall platforms and security devices.
• Support automation initiatives using Ansible, GitHub, and ServiceNow integration.
• Provide Algosec firewall policy analysis and optimisation where applicable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet security, performance, and availability requirements.
• Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Document designs, configurations, and operational processes for knowledge transfer and audits.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)

VMware ESXi/vSphere

Networking

Firewalls

Automation

Ansible

GitHub

ServiceNow

Algosec

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco ASA/Firepower

CheckPoint

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking multiple highly skilled Data Centre Systems Engineers with NV1 or NV2 security clearance to join our delivery team supporting secure infrastructure environments across government and enterprise customers.

To be successful you will require deep hands‑on technical expertise across Windows/Linux systems, VMware, networking, firewalls, and automation technologies.

These positions are on‑site only (Canberra, Sydney, or Melbourne) due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows and Linux server infrastructure within secure environments.


• Operate and administer VMware virtualisation platforms in large‑scale data centre environments.


• Configure and maintain network routing, switching, and load balancing solutions.


• Implement, operate, and maintain firewall platforms and related network security devices.


• Support automation initiatives using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) , GitHub, and ServiceNow integration.


• Where applicable, provide expertise in Algosec for firewall policy analysis and optimisation.


• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with security, performance, and availability requirements.


• Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis across infrastructure and security domains.


• Document designs, configurations, and operational processes to support knowledge transfer and audit requirements.

Requirements

• NV1 or NV2 clearance (mandatory – no exceptions).


• 5+ years’ experience in data centre systems administration and infrastructure engineering.


• Strong expertise with:
  
  
  
  • Operating Systems – Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
  
  
  • Virtualisation – VMware ESXi, vSphere.
  
  
  • Networking – routing, switching, load balancing (Cisco/Juniper/F5/others).
  
  
  • Firewalls â– configuration and administration (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, CheckPoint).
  
  
  
  


• Experience with automation and integration tools: Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), GitHub, ServiceNow.


• Familiarity with Algosec (highly desirable, though rare skill).


• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in complex environments.


• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in secure government or defence environments.


• Exposure to hybrid cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).


• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISM, Essential Eight, ISO 27001).


• Vendor certifications (VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, Red Hat, or firewall/security vendors).

Additional Information

• On‑site presence is mandatory due to clearance and environment restrictions (ACT, Sydney, Melbourne).


• No remote or hybrid work options are available.


• Occasional on‑call support and after‑hours work may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives


• Opportunities for training and certification


• A culture of innovation and inclusion.