VMware - Systems & Infrastructure Engineers & Administrators

Systems Administrators / Systems Engineers / Infrastructure Engineers – Microsoft & VMware

Location: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne
Job Type: Contract / Full-time
Clearance: NV1, NV2, or TSPV (required)

The Opportunity

Cleared is expanding its infrastructure capability to support mission-critical environments across Federal Government, Defence, and National Security clients.

We are seeking experienced Systems Administrators, Systems Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers with deep expertise in Microsoft/Windows platforms and VMware virtualisation.

You will design, support, and optimise secure enterprise infrastructure systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance within highly classified environments.

Why Join Us?

• Access to structured training, labs, and certification support
  
• Opportunity to build advanced VMware and Microsoft capability
  
• Work on high-impact, mission-critical Defence and Federal Government programs
  
• Salary packaging options + novated leasing
  
• Industry-leading contract rates
  
• Long-term career growth in secure environments
  

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and enterprise Microsoft services
  
• Manage and maintain VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual environments
  
• Perform patching, upgrades, hardening, and lifecycle management of Windows and VMware platforms
  
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across compute, storage, networking, and virtualisation layers
  
• Ensure adherence to ASD ISM, Defence security requirements, and ICT compliance standards
  
• Produce clear technical documentation, system designs, and operational procedures
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable systems
  
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers when required
  

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server and core Microsoft infrastructure
  
• Solid VMware experience – vSphere, ESXi, vCenter (NSX-T or vSAN beneficial but not mandatory)
  
• Knowledge of storage, networking, and virtualisation architecture
  
• Experience supporting secure environments, ideally Defence or Federal Government
  
• Familiarity with automation or scripting tools (PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform – advantageous)
  
• Strong communication and documentation skills
  

Education & Certifications (Highly Regarded)

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field
  
• Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE, AZ-104, etc.)
  
• VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP preferred)
  

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to building inclusive teams.
Veterans and applicants with Defence experience are strongly encouraged to apply