IT Infrastructure Lead Engineer at Service Stream

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Cloud Infrastructure, On-premise Infrastructure, Virtualisation, Windows Server, AWS, Azure, VMware, Hyper-V, Infrastructure-as-Code, Automation, PowerShell, Python, Terraform, DevOps

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Primary Location VIC - Melbourne - 655 Collins St Job Description Summary As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, managing, and optimising Service Stream’s hybrid infrastructure environment. This role requires strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, deep hands‑on expertise across cloud, on‑premise, and virtualised infrastructure, and the ability to drive major transformation initiatives. You’ll be responsible for ensuring reliability, security, automation, and performance across all infrastructure platforms while providing strategic direction, technical mentorship, and escalation support for complex issues. This is a full-time permanent position, based out of our Collins Street office supporting hybrid working arrangements (3 days in office). Please note this role is only open to Australian Citizens. About the Role • Design and oversee scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across Windows Server, cloud platforms, and virtualisation technologies. • Experience in modernising existing technology stacks. • Lead development of infrastructure roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy and technology evolution. • Provide expert-level escalation support and guidance on complex infrastructure issues. • Mentor and uplift engineering teams, fostering technical capability and best practices. • Manage and optimise AWS and Azure environments, including hybrid cloud deployments and migration projects. • Oversee administration of VMware, Hyper‑V, and related virtualisation environments. • Champion infrastructure-as-code, automation, and orchestration using PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and related tooling. • Drive adoption of DevOps practices and enhance CI/CD, automation, and operational efficiencies. • Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and ongoing development. • Ensure security standards, compliance (ISO, AS/NZS), and robust vulnerability management practices are upheld. • Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate solutions, influence decisions, and deliver outcomes. • Ensure high-quality documentation, runbooks, and knowledge sharing across teams. Skills and experience • Must be an Australian Citizen. • Minimum 10+ years’ experience in infrastructure engineering, including hybrid cloud and migration projects. • Strong background in Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022/2025). • Proven experience across AWS, Azure and Network related infrastructure services. • Extensive experience in virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V). • Hands-on scripting and automation capability (PowerShell, Python, Terraform). • Exposure to containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) – desirable. • Experience using ITSM tools such as ServiceNow or Jira. • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and storage technologies (SAN/NAS). • Demonstrated experience leading infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and transformation projects. • Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving capability, and communication skills. •Be able to work as member as a team as well being able to work independently • Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. • Certifications in relevant technologies (preferred): •AWS Certified SysOps Administrator •AWS Solutions Architect – Associate •VMware VCP •Azure certifications •ITIL certification • Strong knowledge of ITSM principles, quality processes, and compliance standards. About Us Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX‑listed business that develops and operates Australia’s essential service networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. We keep communities connected. Benefits of working with us include: • Flexible working – We genuinely consider all flexibility requests. • Growth – Career development opportunities across our expanding business. • Discounts – Access to hundreds of major retailers including Woolworths, Airbnb, JB Hi-Fi, and Bupa. • Paid leave – Parental, cultural, community service, study, corporate volunteering, and purchased leave. • Culture – A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and celebrates excellence. How to apply Please submit your interest via the Apply button, where you will be directed to create a profile in our system. We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran, or other diverse groups. Applications will not be accepted via email. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: talent.corporate@servicestream.com.au Department GBIS How to Apply If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button. Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.

Responsibilities

The Lead Infrastructure Engineer will architect, manage, and optimize the hybrid infrastructure environment, focusing on reliability, security, and performance across all platforms. This involves driving major transformation initiatives, providing strategic direction, technical mentorship, and escalation support for complex issues.