Infrastructure Engineer - Windows / VMware / Commvault

The Network Technology Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Network is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support a federal department's enterprise infrastructure in Canberra. The role is hands-on with VMware, Windows Server, Commvault, automation, and hybrid cloud technologies.

This 12-month contract includes an extension option and requires NV1 clearance. You will maintain, secure and improve infrastructure reliability, performance, and resilience across on-prem and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on VMware and Windows Server administration.
• Experience with Commvault backup and recovery.
• Strong Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy management.
• Scripting and automation using PowerShell and IaC practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and troubleshoot VMware environments.
• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory and policy functions.
• Support Commvault backup and recovery across the estate.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell and IaC.
• Investigate issues, implement security improvements and optimize performance.

Skills

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

PowerShell

Automation

IaC

Cloud / Hybrid

Security improvements

Tools

Commvault

Job description

The Network is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support the Department in maintaining, supporting and optimising its enterprise infrastructure environment.

12 month contract x1 12 month extension

NV1 Clearance

Canberra, ACT

This is a hands‑on technical role with a strong focus on VMware, Windows Server, Commvault and enterprise infrastructure operations, alongside automation, security, virtualisation and hybrid cloud technologies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure, resolving complex technical issues and driving improvements across infrastructure performance, reliability and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and troubleshoot VMware virtualisation environments, including vSphere, ESXi and vCenter.
• Administer Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, patching and server maintenance.
• Support enterprise backup and recovery solutions, particularly Commvault, ensuring infrastructure resilience and recoverability.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using PowerShell, scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Investigate complex infrastructure issues, implement security improvements and optimise system performance.

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with VMware, Windows Server and enterprise infrastructure administration.
• Experience with Commvault backup and recovery technologies.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy and Windows infrastructure services.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring, patching, vulnerability remediation and operational troubleshooting.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities, particularly PowerShell.
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments and the ability to provide technical guidance to stakeholders.

About the Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work within a complex Federal Government ICT environment, supporting critical infrastructure services while contributing to automation, operational improvements and infrastructure modernisation.

We are particularly interested in engineers who are technically hands‑on, proactive in resolving issues and comfortable working across both traditional enterprise infrastructure and modern cloud environments.

Interested?