Senior Systems Engineer - Windows & VMware - 6 month contract
Talenza • Sydney, AU
30+ days ago
Job description
Values: A$100.00/hr - A$150.00/hr
Principal Consultant - DevOps/SRE/Platform Engineering
Location: Sydney (Hybrid)
Contract: 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background in Windows Server and VMware vSphere administration to join our Sydney-based infrastructure team. This role is suited to someone who enjoys hands‑on engineering, automation, and producing detailed technical designs for enterprise compute and storage platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
- Manage and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter, clusters)
- Design and document low‑level compute and storage architectures for server platforms
- Perform server provisioning, lifecycle management, and capacity planning
- Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell (advanced scripting)
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across compute, storage, and virtualisation layers
- Collaborate with architecture, network, and security teams on infrastructure initiatives
- Contribute to infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and optimisation projects
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong hands‑on experience as a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer
- Deep expertise in Windows Server administration
- Proven experience managing VMware vSphere environments at scale
- Advanced PowerShell scripting skills (automation, reporting, configuration)
- Demonstrated experience producing low‑level design (LLD) documentation for compute and storage
- Solid understanding of enterprise storage concepts (SAN, NAS, RAID, performance considerations)
- Experience in enterprise or large‑scale environments preferred
Nice to Have
- Exposure to backup, DR, and high availability solutions
- VMware or Microsoft certifications
Why Join?
- Work on complex, enterprise‑grade infrastructure
- 6‑month contract with strong likelihood of extension
- Sydney‑based role with a collaborative technical team
- Opportunity to influence design and automation standards
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Media
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