Infrastructure Engineer - VMware/NSX/Windows - 6 month contract

Talenza; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Talenza is seeking an experienced Hosting Specialist for a large, complex technology environment in Sydney on a 6-month contract with a potential extension. You will support the reliability, security and ongoing improvement of hybrid cloud infrastructure across Azure and on‑premises platforms.

This hands-on role covers compute, virtualization, storage and automation, aiming to maintain stable operations while contributing to platform improvements, security uplift and greater automation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting enterprise hosting or infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Strong VMware experience, with exposure to NSX highly regarded.
• Knowledge of enterprise storage and compute technologies.
• Administration experience across both Windows and Linux, with RHEL preferred.
• Scripting or automation skills using PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• A security-first mindset, with an understanding of patching, hardening, vulnerability management and access controls.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work across complex technical environments.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and maintaining hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments
• Managing VMware virtualisation platforms, including NSX networking
• Administering enterprise compute and storage infrastructure
• Supporting Windows and Linux server environments, ideally including Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Monitoring platform availability, capacity, performance and security
• Troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues across multiple technology layers
• Automating operational tasks using PowerShell, Python and/or Bash
• Supporting patching, vulnerability remediation and infrastructure lifecycle activitiesContributing to technical documentation, operational standards and continuous improvement
• Working closely with cloud, network, security and application teams

Job description

6-Month Contract | Strong Opportunity for extension

We're looking for an experienced Hosting Specialist to join a large, complex technology environment and support the reliability, security and ongoing improvement of its hybrid cloud infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role spanning Azure and on-premises platforms, suited to someone comfortable working across compute, virtualisation, storage, operating systems and automation. You'll help maintain stable day-to-day operations while contributing to platform improvements, security uplift and greater automation.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting and maintaining hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments
• Managing VMware virtualisation platforms, including NSX networking
• Administering enterprise compute and storage infrastructure
• Supporting Windows and Linux server environments, ideally including Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Monitoring platform availability, capacity, performance and security
• Troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues across multiple technology layers
• Automating operational tasks using PowerShell, Python and/or Bash
• Supporting patching, vulnerability remediation and infrastructure lifecycle activitiesContributing to technical documentation, operational standards and continuous improvement
• Working closely with cloud, network, security and application teams

What we're looking for

• Strong experience supporting enterprise hosting or infrastructure environments
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud platforms
• Strong VMware experience, with exposure to NSX highly regarded
• Knowledge of enterprise storage and compute technologies
• Administration experience across both Windows and Linux, with RHEL preferred
• Scripting or automation skills using PowerShell, Python or Bash
• A security-first mindset, with an understanding of patching, hardening, vulnerability management and access controls
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work across complex technical environments
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach

Why consider this opportunity?

You'll join a technically varied environment where you can work across both cloud and traditional infrastructure rather than being restricted to a single platform. The role offers a strong mix of operational ownership, engineering, automation and security-focused improvement.

This is an initial six-month contract with the potential of extension

If you're a well-rounded infrastructure specialist who enjoys working across hybrid cloud platforms and improving the way environments are operated, we'd like to hear from you.