VMware Engineer

Provide VMware SME expertise across complex virtualisation platforms, leading design, optimisation, and technical delivery activities.

30th July, 2026 Company Description

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and digital transformation programs.
We partner with government and enterprise organisations to build high-performing technology teams that deliver secure, resilient, and scalable solutions within highly regulated environments.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced VMware Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting critical government infrastructure environments in Canberra.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on delivering, maintaining, and optimising enterprise virtualisation platforms across complex infrastructure environments. You will work alongside infrastructure, networking, security, and project teams to support VMware-based platforms and contribute to infrastructure uplift, migrations, upgrades, and operational support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support VMware virtualisation environments.
• Administer and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and associated infrastructure platforms.
• Perform infrastructure upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex virtualisation and infrastructure issues.
• Maintain high availability, performance, and resilience across VMware environments.
• Work closely with networking, storage, and security teams to support integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Support change management, release activities, and operational maintenance windows.
• Contribute to technical documentation, system designs, and operational procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project and operational teams.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting enterprise VMware environments.
• Strong experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Experience managing enterprise virtualisation platforms and supporting critical infrastructure.
• Experience with infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and platform lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of storage, networking, and server infrastructure technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within government, defence, or highly regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative technical teams.

Why Join Us?

• Work on large-scale government infrastructure environments.
• Support mission-critical technology platforms.
• Collaborate with experienced infrastructure and security professionals.
• Gain exposure to complex enterprise virtualisation technologies.
• Join a consulting culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens with an active NV2 security clearance.