Data Centre Systems Engineer (Nv1/Nv2 Cleared)

DeployPartners Pty Ltd.; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site only

Competitive salary

Training and certification

Culture of innovation

Job summary

DeployPartners Pty Ltd. is seeking multiple Data Centre Systems Engineers to support secure infrastructure environments for government and enterprise customers. Roles require NV1 or NV2 clearance and hands-on experience across Windows and Linux servers, VMware ESXi, and networking.

These on-site positions are based in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne with no remote option. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure security, performance and availability, and contribute to incident

Qualifications

• NV1 or NV2 clearance (mandatory – no exceptions).
• 5+ years’ experience in data centre systems administration and infrastructure engineering.
• Strong OS expertise: Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Virtualisation: VMware ESXi, vSphere.
• Networking: routing, switching, load balancing (Cisco/Juniper/F5/others).
• Firewalls – configuration and administration (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, CheckPoint).
• Automation/integration: Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), GitHub, ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with Algosec (highly desirable).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows and Linux server infrastructure within secure environments.
• Operate and administer VMware virtualization 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, GitHub and ServiceNow integration.
• Provide Algosec firewall policy analysis and optimisation where applicable.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure 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 for knowledge transfer and audits.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

VMware ESXi/vSphere

Networking & Firewalls

Automation & ITSM integration

Tools

VMware ESXi

vSphere

Networking devices

Firewalls (Palo Alto/Fortinet/Cisco/CheckPoint)

Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)

GitHub

ServiceNow

Algosec

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.