Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer
Location:
Canberra, ACT (Onsite)
Contract Duration:
12 months + 12-month extension option
Industry:
Federal Government ICT Projects
Security Requirement:
Must hold or be able to obtain
Baseline Security Clearance
Hatchit Studios is seeking an experienced
Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer
to support a
federal government client
in the delivery of secure and scalable infrastructure services.
This role requires deep technical expertise across
VMware
,
automation frameworks
, and
enterprise infrastructure management
within highly regulated environments.
About the Opportunity
As part of an established Infrastructure Platforms team, you will play a key role in the management, enhancement, and automation of
VMware virtualisation environments
and associated infrastructure platforms.
You'll design and deliver automation solutions, maintain business-critical systems, and contribute to the ongoing uplift of the government's technology capability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and optimise VMware environments including
Aria Automation
,
Aria Orchestrator
,
vSphere
,
NSX
, and
Site Recovery Manager
.
* Develop and maintain automation solutions using
PowerShell
,
PowerCLI
,
Ansible
, or
Terraform
.
* Deliver
design, build, and operational documentation
to support ICT infrastructure services.
* Implement backup, storage, and replication solutions (e.g.,
Veeam
,
NetApp
, or equivalent).
* Ensure system reliability, compliance, and alignment with ICT best practices and security frameworks.
* Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve complex infrastructure issues and drive service improvements.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience managing
VMware environments
(vSphere, Aria Automation/Orchestrator, NSX, Cloud Foundation).
* Strong automation and scripting capability with
PowerShell
,
PowerCLI
,
YAML
, or
Ansible
.
* Demonstrated experience delivering
design, build, and operations documentation
in structured ICT environments.
* Familiarity with
backup and recovery tools
(e.g., Veeam, CommVault, or similar).
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
* Prior experience working in
federal government or secure enterprise environments
(highly regarded).
* Security Clearance:
Must hold or be eligible to obtain
Baseline Security Clearance
(NV1/NV2 highly regarded).
Why Join Us?
* Contribute to high-impact national ICT programs supporting digital transformation.
* Competitive market rates
* Opportunities for contract extensions and ongoing federal engagement.
* Collaborative team culture with access to industry-certified experts and learning pathways.