Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Federal Government Contract (ICT Labour Hire)

Location: Canberra, ACT

Work Type: 6-Month Contract | EL1 Equivalent

Rate: $1320 Per Day, Inclusive Of Super (We Pay More. We Take Less Margin)

Bonus: $3000 payment if awarded the contract.

Payment: Weekly Cycle

Department: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline clearance (We can help you obtain your Baseline)

Start Date: 12 May 2025

Ref: RFQ ID LH-02352

Local Workforce Hire has been invited to assist the Department of Industry, Science and Resources in sourcing a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain the Department’s high-availability data centre operations and drive critical infrastructure upgrades.

About the Opportunity
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the ICT Networks & Infrastructure Platforms section, responsible for the day-to-day operations of two departmental data centres. You’ll also serve as the lead technical expert supporting a major UPS and AC replacement project, ensuring uptime, performance, and operational excellence.

This is a Canberra-based on-site position. While 100% remote work is not available, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated with the hiring manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of departmental data centres, including UPS and AC systems
• Manage racks, cabling, space optimisation, airflow, and power distribution
• Monitor performance using vROPs and EcoStruxure DCO/DCE
• Coordinate with vendors for system upgrades, maintenance, and compliance
• Enforce ICT security policies and operational best practices
• Provide technical leadership on the UPS/AC replacement project
• Research and evaluate market offerings, and recommend the most suitable solutions
• Develop high-quality design, build, and operational documentation
• Present technical solutions clearly and coach staff across the ICT Operations Branch

What We're Looking For

• Proven hands-on experience managing enterprise data centre infrastructure
• Experience delivering or supporting UPS and AC replacement projects
• Deep understanding of infrastructure monitoring tools and system optimisation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to document and standardise procedures and infrastructure design
• Australian Citizenship (mandatory)
• Must hold or be able to obtain Baseline security clearance

Essential Criteria

1. Experience with data centre operations including rack management, vendor coordination, and real-time monitoring
2. Demonstrated ability to deliver infrastructure upgrade projects involving AC and UPS systems, including analysis of current technologies
3. Capability to write and maintain design, build, and operational documentation
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to stakeholders and coaching team members

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of Government security frameworks (including Essential Eight and the PSPF) up to Protected level

Don’t Have a Security Clearance?

We Can Help You If you don’t currently hold a security clearance, we can assist you through the entire process. Local Workforce Hire supports candidates to apply for:

• Baseline Security Clearance
• Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)
• Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2)

How to Apply
Submit your resume online, and our team will call to discuss the next steps.

Applications will close on the 3rd of April, and our three shortlisted candidates will be submitted to Services Australia shortly after.

Local Workforce Hire
Head Office - Mitchell, Canberra
Phone:1300 562 250
Website:https://www.LocalWorkforceHire.com.au