Hybrid infrastructure engineer

Hybrid Infrastructure Engineer

Full‐time, max‐term contract to March 2027. WaterNSW seeks an experienced Hybrid Infrastructure Engineer to own a complex, enterprise environment spanning on‐prem and cloud.

What you'll do

• Take hands‐on ownership of WaterNSW's hybrid infrastructure across on‐prem and cloud, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience across virtualisation, storage, backup, and core Windows services.
• Play a key role in critical uplift projects, including VMware optimisation and transition initiatives (e.g. hypervisor evolution, backup modernisation), helping shape the future state of infrastructure platforms.
• Work closely with Cyber teams to implement monthly patching, vulnerability remediation, and reporting, while actively contributing to incident response and on‐call support to protect critical infrastructure.
• Provide deep technical support across core technologies including VMware, Citrix, Active Directory, Exchange and backup platforms—troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring seamless service continuity.
• Identify opportunities to enhance performance, automation and cost efficiency through Infrastructure‐as‐Code, DevOps practices, and ongoing optimisation of systems, standards and processes.

What we are looking for

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• ITIL Foundation certification (or equivalent experience working within ITIL environments).
• Proven experience administering and optimising VMware environments (ESXi, vSphere), with exposure to platform evolution, migrations, or hyperconverged infrastructure.
• Solid experience across Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange (on‐prem and M365), and Citrix, with the ability to manage identity and core services in a hybrid environment.
• Experience working alongside Cyber teams on patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance, with the ability to operate within structured governance and reporting frameworks.
• Able to partner effectively with infrastructure, cloud, cyber teams and vendors, contributing to structured change and delivery outcomes.

Our Perks and Benefits

• Work a 9‐day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Fertility leave.
• Professional development and educational assistance.
• Attractive remuneration starting from $137,125 + 12% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• And so much more.

How we support you

WaterNSW balances flexibility with the needs of the business, teams, and individuals. The hybrid work model allows for a condensed work week or other flexible options as required.

EEO & Diversity Statement

WaterNSW is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer committed to providing equal opportunities for women. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply and strive to create an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace.

Company Overview

WaterNSW operates the state's dams, capturing and storing water and then supplying it for distribution to the environment, agriculture, industry, and community. With 41 major dams and thousands of waterways, we deliver two thirds of all water used in NSW.

Contact

For more information, please reach out to nathan.hollis@waternsw.com.au.

Please note applications for this position will close on Friday 26th June 2026.