Datacentre Lead

Bridge It Engineering; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge IT Engineering is seeking an experienced Datacentre Lead to support a major Federal Government organisation delivering critical ICT infrastructure and capability initiatives. This role requires a senior infrastructure professional with strong technical leadership across complex enterprise datacentre environments, virtualization, networking and secure ICT systems.

You will lead a small technical team responsible for the administration, integration and sustainment of secure datacentre

Qualifications

• Extensive enterprise datacentre infrastructure and technical leadership experience.
• Strong VMware vSphere, Windows Server and Red Hat Linux expertise.
• Experience with enterprise storage, networking, segmentation and security controls.
• Knowledge of the Australian Government ISM and Essential Eight.
• Ideally, 10+ years of relevant infrastructure experience.
• Exposure to VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, Dell PowerStore, Cisco or Palo Alto technologies will be highly regarded.
• Previous experience in secure or classified ICT environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage datacentre infrastructure operations and technical personnel.
• Administer Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware environments.
• Manage enterprise storage, virtualisation and secure network infrastructure.
• Support infrastructure integration across test, development and production environments.
• Provide Level 2/3 technical support, technical direction and stakeholder advice.
• Maintain system documentation, security controls and operational procedures.

Skills

Datacentre leadership

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Red Hat Linux

Enterprise storage

Networking

Security controls

ISM & Essential Eight

10+ years experience

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

NSX

Dell PowerStore

Cisco

Palo Alto

Job description

Contract: 30 November 2026 - 30 June 2027 + 12-month extension option

Working Arrangements: Full-time onsite

Security Clearance: Active NV2 clearance (mandatory)

Start Date: 30 November 2026

About the Role

Bridge IT Engineering is seeking an experienced Datacentre Lead to support a major Federal Government organisation delivering critical ICT infrastructure and capability initiatives. This opportunity is suited to a senior infrastructure professional with strong technical leadership experience across complex enterprise datacentre environments, virtualisation, networking and secure ICT systems. You will lead a small technical team responsible for the administration, integration and sustainment of secure datacentre environments, while remaining hands-on across infrastructure engineering, server platforms, virtualisation, storage, networking and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage datacentre infrastructure operations and technical personnel.
• Administer Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware environments.
• Manage enterprise storage, virtualisation and secure network infrastructure.
• Support infrastructure integration across test, development and production environments.
• Provide Level 2/3 technical support, technical direction and stakeholder advice.
• Maintain system documentation, security controls and operational procedures.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive enterprise datacentre infrastructure and technical leadership experience.
• Strong VMware vSphere, Windows Server and Red Hat Linux expertise.
• Experience with enterprise storage, networking, segmentation and security controls.
• Knowledge of the Australian Government ISM and Essential Eight.
• Ideally, 10+ years of relevant infrastructure experience.
• Exposure to VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, Dell PowerStore, Cisco or Palo Alto technologies will be highly regarded.
• Previous experience in secure or classified ICT environments is highly desirable.

Applicants must hold an active NV2 security clearance.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.