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Infrastructure Lead - VMware/Cisco/FortiGate

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

New South Wales, Sydney

Industry

IT

Specialisation

Infrastructure and Cloud

Salary

AU$170000 - AU$180000 per annum + super + bonus

Contact Name

Martin Pearson

Contact Email

martin.pearson@talenza.com.au

Date published

17-12-2025

Job Reference

BBBH19887

Description

Location: Sydney (Hybrid Working Model)

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Lead to take ownership of our core infrastructure environment and lead a small, capable team of two engineers. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical delivery with people management.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of two infrastructure engineers

  • Design, implement, and maintain on-prem and hybrid infrastructure solutions

  • Ensure availability, performance, and security of core systems

  • Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues

  • Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders on infrastructure initiatives

  • Contribute to infrastructure strategy, standards, and continuous improvement

  • Support and enhance operational technology (OT) environments where required



Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in an infrastructure or senior infrastructure role

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

    • VMware (vSphere, ESXi, virtualization platforms)

    • Cisco routers and switches

    • FortiGate firewalls

  • Experience leading or mentoring technical staff

  • Solid understanding of networking, server, and security fundamentals

  • Experience across Operational Technology (OT) environments is highly regarded

  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills



What We Offer

  • Sydney-based role with a hybrid working model

  • Opportunity to lead and shape a critical infrastructure function

  • Collaborative team environment with real ownership and impact

  • Competitive salary package aligned with experience

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