Data Centre Field Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Sydney, NSW
Contract: Until 30 June 2027
Extensions: Two 12-month extension options
Expected start: October 2026
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Working arrangement: Initial onsite period, followed by potential hybrid work
Security clearance: Must hold AGSVA NV1 clearance

About the Role

A Federal Government organisation is seeking an experienced Data Centre Field Infrastructure Engineer to support the delivery and modernisation of critical ICT and data centre infrastructure.

The role will focus on planning, installing, maintaining and improving secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure environments. You will work across data centre facilities, ICT rooms, networks, servers, power utilisation, rack allocation and cabling standards.

This opportunity would suit an infrastructure professional with strong hands-on delivery experience who can coordinate technical changes, troubleshoot complex issues and work effectively with project managers and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical advice and guidance to project teams, business representatives;
• Identifying and implementing service improvements that enhance reliability, security, supportability, operational efficiency and user experience;
• Ensuring all projects are delivered in line with the Department’s timeframe;
• Working with Project Managers to define and schedule deliverables;
• Identifying risks, issues and opportunities for the business;
• Supervising and managing staffs;
• Maintaining project work flows as required;
• Leading and managing projects and technical activities;
• Providing strategic planning, mapping and modelling development;

• Coordinating and implementing infrastructure changes;
• Lead major incident responses and recovery activities;
• Troubleshooting of complex technical issues;

• Conducting and analysing root cause of critical incidents;
• Scheduling and managing tasks;
• Review and approve technical change activities.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Rashmi Kapse on + 612 6151 9206 or email rkapse@paxus.com.au and quote the 275175 job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.