System Administrator – VMware Platform

About the role

Leidos Australia is seeking an experienced VMware infrastructure professional to design, deploy and support a new enterprise VMware platform in a highly secure environment. You will join a collaborative infrastructure team delivering modern virtualisation capabilities for critical applications.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, build and implementation of a VMware platform covering compute, storage, networking and security integration.
• Configure, administer and optimise VMware technologies such as vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, NSX and vSAN.
• Work with infrastructure, network, security and application teams to ensure platform integration, operational readiness and continuous improvement.
• Develop automation, documentation, monitoring and support processes to transition the platform from project delivery to business‑as‑usual operations.

Required profile

• Proven experience administering enterprise VMware environments (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, NSX, vSAN).
• Ability to design, implement and support virtualisation platforms including compute, storage and networking components.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex infrastructure and virtualisation issues.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools such as PowerCLI or PowerShell.
• Australian citizenship with current NV1 security clearance (ability to obtain NV2).

Required skills

• VMware vSphere
• VMware vCenter
• VMware ESXi
• VMware NSX
• VMware vSAN
• PowerCLI
• PowerShell

What we offer

• Flexible work options including life days, part‑time, job sharing and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing support with free Headspace, MeQuilibrium and dedicated wellness spaces.
• Access to over 120,000 on‑demand learning courses and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects with impact and career growth.