Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer (Canberra, ACT)
RFQ LH-04903 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
Contract:
12 months + 12-month extension
Location:
Canberra, ACT (onsite)
Clearance:
Must be able to obtain Baseline
Start Date:
19 January 2026
About the Opportunity
Azooa — a proudly
100% Australian-owned and operated
digital innovator — is preparing a submission for
RFQ LH-04903
and is seeking expressions of interest from talented professionals for a
Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer
role.
If you're passionate about
VMware, automation, infrastructure design, and building resilient digital platforms
for high-impact Federal Government projects, we want to hear from you.
Join a skilled, purpose-driven team working to ensure secure, stable, and innovative ICT environments across the Department and Ministers' Offices.
About Azooa
At
Azooa
, we're dedicated to empowering Federal Government agencies through
digital innovation, advanced infrastructure, and automation excellence
.
What sets us apart:
100% Australian owned and operated — with no offshore staff.
Trusted by Federal Government agencies for ICT delivery and support.
Experts in cloud, automation, data, and digital engineering.
A growing network of professionals driving national digital capability.
We're currently responding to multiple RFQs and actively seeking expressions of interest from
ICT specialists
who want to make a difference in Federal Government transformation projects.
The Role
As a
Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer
, you'll join the Department's
Infrastructure Platforms Team
, part of the ICT Operations Branch.
You will be responsible for designing, managing, and optimising a wide range of
virtualisation and automation platforms
— ensuring the Department's infrastructure remains secure, scalable, and efficient.
Your responsibilities include:
Managing and enhancing
Aria Automation
,
Aria Orchestrator
,
VMware NSX
,
Aria Operations
, and
Site Recovery Manager
environments.
Supporting and maintaining
VMware vSphere
and
Cloud Foundation
environments.
Overseeing
rack-mounted and blade server
infrastructure.
Producing detailed
design
,
build
, and
operations documentation
.
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to capability uplift.
Collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver best-practice infrastructure solutions.
Participating in after-hours on-call support as needed.
Essential Skills & Experience
To be considered for this engagement, you'll need:
Proven experience
with several of the following:
* Aria Automation
* Aria Orchestrator
* VMware NSX
* Aria Operations
* Site Recovery Manager
* VMware vSphere and Cloud Foundation
Strong scripting and coding skills
with:
* PowerShell
* PowerCLI
* YAML
* JavaScript
Technical documentation expertise
– capable of producing clear design, build, and operational documents.
Excellent communication & teamwork
– able to mentor, present ideas, and collaborate effectively with other engineers and stakeholders.
Desirable
Experience with
Veeam Backup & Replication
.
Background in
Federal Government ICT environments
.
Familiarity with
automation frameworks
or
infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
practices.
Contract Details
Start Date:
19 January 2026
Initial Term:
12 months
Extension:
1 x 12-month option
Work Location:
Canberra, ACT (onsite)
Work Flexibility:
Supported, in consultation with the hiring manager.
Security Clearance:
Must be able to obtain Baseline (sponsorship available).
About the Department
The
ICT Operations Branch
within DISR delivers essential ICT support and infrastructure services, ensuring all staff and Ministers' Offices have stable and secure technology.
The
Infrastructure Platforms team
oversees:
Data centres and server platforms
Virtualisation and automation solutions
Storage, backup, and recovery
After-hours on-call infrastructure support
Your contributions will directly enhance the Department's infrastructure stability and digital maturity, helping to shape Australia's technology-driven future.
Why Join Azooa?
At Azooa, you're not just taking on a contract — you're joining a team that values expertise, transparency, and Australian capability.
100% Australian Owned
– local, trusted, and sovereign.
Direct Federal Government access
– contribute to high-value national projects.
Collaborative environment
– work alongside leading engineers and consultants.
Flexible engagement models
– tailored to your professional goals.
Commitment to excellence
– we set the bar for digital innovation.
We don't just fill roles — we build long-term relationships that strengthen Australia's digital backbone.
How to Apply (LinkedIn Easy Apply)
Ready to express your interest? It's easy:
Click
"Easy Apply"
on this post and attach your
tailored resume
.
Alternatively, email your EOI directly to
with the subject line:
EOI – LH-04903 Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer
Closing Date:
7 November 2025, 11:59pm (Canberra time).
Questions?
We're happy to answer any queries about the opportunity or clearance process.
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Proudly Australian. Fully local. 100% committed to excellence.
If you're ready to bring your automation and virtualisation expertise to a high-impact Federal Government environment —
apply today via LinkedIn Easy Apply
and become part of Australia's digital innovation story.