Senior Systems Engineer - IT & Telecoms

About the role

A leading Australian organisation, which is investing heavily in its technology infrastructure, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Sydney. It operates a complex, business-critical IT environment and is improving its hosting, infrastructure and hybrid cloud platforms. The role is hands-on, combining complex technical problem-solving with project delivery, and sits within an experienced technology team.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and support enterprise server, storage and hosting platforms.
• Manage VMware environments, including vSphere, NSX and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations and technology refreshes.
• Support Azure, private cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery and storage solutions.
• Resolve complex infrastructure issues and provide senior technical expertise.
• Contribute to infrastructure roadmaps, lifecycle planning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Cyber Security and Networking teams on technology initiatives.

Required profile

• Experienced, hands-on Systems Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and delivering infrastructure improvements.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a practical engineering approach.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams and external providers.

Required skills

• VMware: vSphere, NSX and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• Enterprise Windows Server, Linux, storage and virtualisation
• Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments
• Veeam Backup & Replication and disaster recovery
• Active Directory and core infrastructure services
• Additional exposure to Citrix, infrastructure security and vulnerability management
• Experience with infrastructure upgrades, migrations and technology refreshes