About the Bureau We are Australia’s weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia’s atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments. The Bureau operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We also fulfill Australia’s international obligations under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements. Read the Bureau of Meteorology Strategy 2022–27 to find out more about our organisation and the work we do for all Australians. Working at the Bureau The Bureau represents a dynamic and exciting opportunity. At the Bureau you will: do meaningful work that brings real benefits to the Australian community, businesses and government. work with dedicated experts and professionals who constantly seek to improve the services we provide to our customers. work in excellent workplaces in a variety of great locations. You'll have access to the latest technology in a diverse, safe and inclusive environment for everyone. experience our commitment to learning, growth, training and clear career pathways. You'll receive competitive salary and benefits. Position overview The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a qualified Senior Infrastructure Engineer to provide support of day-to-day platform operations. The successful applicant will be a key member of the Service & Infrastructure Management/ Platforms Services section within the Data and Digital group. In this role, you will be required to work in a team-based environment and will take a significant role as part of a team in providing support of day-to-day platform operations. This will require responsibility for installation, configuration, security, and operational support of ICT data centre platform services. Occasional work in a controlled Data Centre environment may be required. This may include limited heavy lifting of equipment (in-line with WH&S policies and applied controls). The successful candidate will comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise competing requirements in consultation with the infrastructure team, leading to effective and efficient job performance with limited direction. The key duties of the position include: The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Documentation and Design: Generate professional documentation for all aspects of Data Centre Compute and Storage infrastructure for a range of audiences. Create high and low-level design documents to guide deployments. Problem-Solving and Support: Employ investigative skills to troubleshoot issues, offering support and guidance to users. Provide advice and assistance in a cooperative manner to IT specialists. Research and Evaluation: Investigate issues and emerging technologies, making informed recommendations on software and hardware acquisitions. Deployment and Testing: Lead implementation and migration planning, including the execution of test plans to validate new services and ensure they meet production requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Work with stakeholders to facilitate smooth migrations to new Data Centre environments, drafting and implementing detailed migration procedures. Change Management and Optimization: Participate in Technology Change Management to ensure infrastructure availability and efficiency during transitions. Capacity Management: Oversee capacity management to ensure infrastructure scalability, performance optimization, and efficient resource use. Technical Expertise: Showcase deep knowledge in ICT Network technologies like VMware Virtualisation, various Enterprise Storage and Backup solutions, and physical server technologies. Security and Compliance: Uphold security standards and compliance with regulations, implementing protective measures and monitoring adherence to policies to mitigate risks. Eligibility Australian Citizenship The successful candidate is required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance Getting to know the Bureau of Meteorology The Bureau of Meteorology is one of the few organisations that touches the lives of all Australians and all Australia, every day. The Bureau works across Australia and remote islands, providing services from the Antarctic to beyond the equator, and from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. We are Australia's national weather, climate and water agency, in the Agriculture, Water and Environment portfolio of the Australian Government, operating under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We provide data, information, knowledge, insight and wisdom to help Australians prepare and respond to the realities of their natural environment, including droughts, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, analysis and advice covering Australia's atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments. We undertake focused scientific research in support of our operations and services. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice, we provide one of Australia's most fundamental and widely used public services. We have strong relationships with our customers, partners and stakeholders in Australia, including the Australian Community and the emergency services sectors, all-levels of Government, and focus sectors including aviation, agriculture, energy and resources, national security and water.
