Senior Defence IT Infrastructure Engineer

Kinexus Australia; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits

Job summary

Kinexus Australia is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer for a defence prime project in Sydney. The role leads build and management of internal systems and bespoke defence ICT technologies, ensuring high security and uptime in line with DISP and DSPF frameworks.

You will configure and manage Dell/VMware server environments, support LAN/cloud/infrastructure for engineering teams, and drive improvements across applications and platforms. NV1 clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• NV1 security clearance required at application.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, ICT, MIS or related field plus 10+ years IT experience with 3+ years leading teams.
• Proven experience with Dell and VMware-based server environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure and manage local infrastructure (servers, storage, databases, apps).
• Lead vendor management, contracts and stakeholder relationships to ensure SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with defence security policies and generate regular reports.
• Manage budgets and drive cost efficiencies in ICT services and hardware.
• Oversee ICT upgrades and major implementation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Dell servers

VMware

Job description

Kinexus Australia is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer for a defence prime project in Sydney. The role leads build and management of internal systems and bespoke defence ICT technologies, ensuring high security and uptime in line with DISP and DSPF frameworks.

You will configure and manage Dell/VMware server environments, support LAN/cloud/infrastructure for engineering teams, and drive improvements across applications and platforms. NV1 clearance is essential.