Senior Automation and Virtualisation Specialist

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Experis AU Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Senior Automation & Virtualisation Specialist

Location: Canberra with hybrid working

Start: January 2026

Duration: 12 months + extensions

Clearance: Baseline

Experis is seeking a Senior Automation and Virtualisation Specialist with strong experience in VMware NSX and Aria Automation to support a high performing infrastructure team delivering enterprise-grade platforms and cloud innovation.

About the Role

You'll join a forward thinking Infrastructure Platforms team leading the charge in automation, virtualisation, and cloud transformation. Your expertise will help shape and maintain critical systems while mentoring junior team members and uplifting capability across the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and enhance platforms including Aria Automation, NSX, Aria Operations, and Site Recovery Manager
  • Maintain VMware vSphere, Cloud Foundation, and physical server infrastructure (rack-mounted and blade)
  • Produce technical documentation including design, build, and operations guides
  • Share knowledge and mentor junior team members

Technical Requirements

  • Aria Automation & Orchestrator
  • VMware NSX
  • Aria Operations
  • Site Recovery Manager
  • VMware vSphere & Cloud Foundation
  • PowerShell, PowerCLI
  • YAML, JavaScript
  • Experience with Veeam Backup and Replication

Eamon Ridgway

Consultant

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Experis Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup

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