Site Reliability Engineer

NSW Department of Education

. Administer VMware vSphere systems in the corporate data centre and cloud services throughout the IT lifecycle .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$133,348 - A$146,945 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in administering and maintaining large-scale VMware vSphere systems, with a strong focus on automation for deployment and operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage cybersecurity risks and collaborate effectively with stakeholders while adhering to regulatory requirements.

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VMware vSphere AdministrationAutomated Deployment SolutionsCybersecurity Risk ManagementStakeholder ManagementTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

VMware vSphereAutomationData AnalysisFault-Tolerant SystemsConfiguration Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOpenness to ChangeCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Industry Certification in Relevant Technologies

Industry Keywords

Public EducationAboriginal Education PolicyNational Criminal History CheckWorking with Children Check

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer VMware vSphere systems in the corporate data centre and cloud services throughout the IT lifecycle
Provide technical support and consultation for engineering at-scale fault-tolerant systems
Use automation in operational and deployment activities to improve infrastructure reliability, performance, consistency and predictability
Collaborate with vendor representatives and IT teams to test and resolve complex problems
Analyse data to identify VMware vSphere performance trends and issues
Coordinate deployment of fixes and changes into the production environment
Manage cybersecurity risks related to data-centre lockdowns and upgrade schedules
Draft configurations, roadmaps and technical diagrams according to procedures and operational requirements
Recommend process improvement initiatives to the manager
Maintain accurate records in line with departmental regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience in administering large-scale VMware vSphere systems
Confidence managing stakeholders at all levels
Strong communication skills and good attention to detail
Demonstrated experience maintaining and operating enterprise-scale VMware vSphere virtualisation platforms
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining automated deployment solutions
Demonstrated experience engineering automated solutions to resolve operational issues
Openness to change and operating in a matrix-oriented environment
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG
Industry certification in relevant technologies or equivalent industry experience
Understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
Australian work rights: Australian citizenship, permanent residency, New Zealand citizenship, or a valid work visa
Successful candidates must undertake a National Criminal History Check
Successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive salary sacrificing
Employer’s contribution to superannuation
Annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements
Generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth