Senior Automation & Virtualisation Infrastructure Engineer

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.