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Senior System Administrator Infrastructure Engineer

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Multiyear contract (starting Feb 2027) via Whizdom Recruitment for a Senior System Administrator/Infrastructure Engineer with an Australian tech services client. Day to day: Linux administration across on-prem and cloud, VMware/VMware Aria lifecycle management, networking (VLANs, DNS, load balancers, firewalls), sandboxed environments and developer tooling. Australian citizenship with security cle

Senior System Administrator Infrastructure Engineer



Contract Duration: Multiyear contract (commencing February 2027)

Location – ACT OR NSW

Clearance - NV-1 Security Clearance Required



About the client:

Our client is a 100% Australian-owned, next-generation technology services organisation specialising in digital transformation, quality engineering and AI-powered digital solutions. The organisation delivers end-to-end technology services across Microsoft and AWS ecosystems, combining deep technical expertise with intelligent automation and modern engineering practices.

Working across public sectors, the organisation supports clients in industries including government, banking and financial services, insurance, healthcare, energy and utilities, education, and payments. Its capabilities span Microsoft solutions, cloud, AI-powered digital engineering, next-generation quality engineering, DevSecOps, automation and application development

Key Responsibilities:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Linux systems administration across on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Deep expertise in VMware and VMware Aria, including design, deployment, and lifecycle management.
  • Strong networking knowledge, including experience configuring and troubleshooting VLANs, DNS, load balancers, and firewall rules.
  • Experience deploying and configuring sandboxed (or isolated) environments.
  • Experience deploying developer and analyst tooling, including IDE environments, package management, and access controls.
  • Ability to create and maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures.


Key Skills & Experience:

  • Ability to learn, deploy and maintain new applications.
  • Knowledge in client-server architecture.
  • Knowledge in designing and creating software solutions around best practices and scale.
  • Knowledge in ASD Essential 8.


Security Requirements:
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a current TSPV Security Clearance.

At Whizdom Recruitment, we're proud to be a 100% Australian-owned business, a Veteran Employer of Choice, and a trusted partner to government and commercial organisations across Australia.

To apply or learn more, reach out at georgew@whizdom.com.au or 0480 011 549.





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