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 highly skilled Senior Storage Engineer to manage and optimise our enterprise storage, backup, and archiving infrastructure. You will be a key member of the Service & Infrastructure Management / Platform Services section within the Data and Digital Group, providing technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of enterprise platforms. This role requires deep expertise in storage technologies, backup and recovery platforms, and archive solutions. You will ensure the resilience, performance, and scalability of Bureau systems that underpin critical operations. Occasional work in controlled Data Centre environments may be required. This may include limited heavy lifting of equipment in line with WH&S policies. The key duties of the position include: The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Design & Documentation – Develop high- and low-level design documents for storage, backup, and archive infrastructure; maintain clear operational documentation. Administration & Support – Manage enterprise storage and backup platforms including Dell EMC SDS Isilon, Commvault, NetBackup, Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM), Versity ScoutAM/ScoutFS, and Spectra Logic Tfinity tape libraries. Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and escalation management. Capacity & Performance Management – Monitor and plan for capacity, performance optimisation, and scalability to meet evolving business needs. Deployment & Migration – Lead deployment, configuration, testing, and migration activities for storage and backup platforms, ensuring minimal disruption. Research & Evaluation – Assess new technologies, standards, and practices; provide recommendations for adoption. Change Management – Participate in change control, ensuring adherence to Bureau standards and compliance. Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective and efficient storage and backup services. Leadership & Mentoring – Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members and other IT specialists. 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.
