VMware Engineer

Showtime Consulting; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Showtime Consulting in Canberra is seeking an experienced VMware Engineer to design, deliver and optimise enterprise virtualization for critical government infrastructure. You will work with networking, storage and security teams to uplift platforms, perform migrations and provide ongoing operational support.

Candidates should have 5+ years of VMware experience and be Australian citizens with an active NV2 security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting enterprise VMware environments.
• Strong experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter.
• Experience managing enterprise virtualization platforms in critical infrastructure.
• Experience with upgrades, migrations and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of storage, networking and server infra technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in government, defence, or regulated environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and support VMware virtualization environments.
• Administer VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Perform upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex virtualization issues.
• Maintain high availability and performance of VMware platforms.
• Collaborate with networking, storage and security teams.
• Support change management and release processes.
• Contribute to technical documentation and system designs.
• Participate in infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to project and operations teams.

Skills

VMware vSphere

ESXi

vCenter

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Govt/regulatory experience

Job description

Provide VMware SME expertise across complex virtualisation platforms, leading design, optimisation, and technical delivery activities.

30th July, 2026

Company Description

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and digital transformation programs.
We partner with government and enterprise organisations to build high-performing technology teams that deliver secure, resilient, and scalable solutions within highly regulated environments.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced VMware Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting critical government infrastructure environments in Canberra.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on delivering, maintaining, and optimising enterprise virtualisation platforms across complex infrastructure environments. You will work alongside infrastructure, networking, security, and project teams to support VMware-based platforms and contribute to infrastructure uplift, migrations, upgrades, and operational support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support VMware virtualisation environments.
• Administer and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and associated infrastructure platforms.
• Perform infrastructure upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex virtualisation and infrastructure issues.
• Maintain high availability, performance, and resilience across VMware environments.
• Work closely with networking, storage, and security teams to support integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Support change management, release activities, and operational maintenance windows.
• Contribute to technical documentation, system designs, and operational procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project and operational teams.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting enterprise VMware environments.
• Strong experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Experience managing enterprise virtualisation platforms and supporting critical infrastructure.
• Experience with infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and platform lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of storage, networking, and server infrastructure technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within government, defence, or highly regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative technical teams.

Why Join Us?

• Work on large-scale government infrastructure environments.
• Support mission-critical technology platforms.
• Collaborate with experienced infrastructure and security professionals.
• Gain exposure to complex enterprise virtualisation technologies.
• Join a consulting culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens with an active NV2 security clearance.