Lead Infrastructure SME

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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn, as Lead Infrastructure SME reporting to Senior Manager – Design.

A bit about your role

The Lead Infrastructure SME plays a critical role in providing expert technical guidance across one or more infrastructure domains, translating functional requirements into solutions, and delivering both CAPEX and OPEX initiatives. This role involves leading design and architectural documentation, mentoring engineers, and supporting platform owners to ensure successful delivery. It requires collaboration with internal teams such as Data Centre and Application teams, as well as external vendors.

• Driving innovation
  
• Performing peer reviews
  
• Contributing to platform roadmaps
  
• Ensuring smooth service transitions
  
• Supporting integration design
  
• Providing on-the-job training and mentorship to technical teams
  

A bit about you

The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise across infrastructure domains, including blade servers, operating systems, multi-tier storage, backup systems, clustering, virtualisation tools, scripting, and automation. Hands-on experience with the core technologies, particularly the VMware stack, VRA and VRO specifications, and deploying VRA instances and blueprints, is essential. Proficiency in Python and Java scripting is essential, along with experience managing integrations in VRA/VRO environments and a solid understanding of dynamic types within VRO deployments.

They should demonstrate a proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to lead and influence across the organisation and respond effectively in dynamic environments. In addition to strong problem-solving and analytical skills, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, container technologies, and business continuity practices is important, along with a commitment to safety and compliance with organisational policies.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia's best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We're continuing to create Australia's network—a network made for more.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. Diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes, and we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. We have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for three years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. We also recognise organisations as WORK180 Endorsed Employers for Women.

If you have accessibility requirements, please discuss adjustments for the recruitment process by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. This line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for recruitment; for other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the above qualifications. We look forward to your application

Please apply by following the links and sending your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight, 31st August 2025.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level
  

Employment type

• Full-time
  

Job function

• Consulting
  

Industries

• Telecommunications
  

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