Role type: Full -time; Continuing Faculty: Business Services , Chief Operating Officer Portfolio Department/ School: Research Computing Services Salary: UOM 7 - $ 111,275 - $ 120,453 p.a. plus 17% super Enhance cloud infrastructure / Collaborate with cybersecurity and research teams / Drive innovative solutions. Apply now to leverage your cloud expertise and contribute to the advancement of research infrastructure at the University. Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity As an Infrastructure Cloud Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in the operation, maintenance, and development of the University of Melbourne Research Cloud. You will work closely with teams across Research Computing Services and Business Services to ensure integrated service delivery and infrastructure development. Your technical expertise will contribute to improving automation, security, and systems management, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources and effective communication with researchers and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: Manage Cloud Operations: Oversee day-to-day tasks within the University of Melbourne Research Cloud, including system upgrades, patches, and monitoring capacity and performance. Enhance Infrastructure Development: Contribute to planning, extending, and improving cloud infrastructure while collaborating with cybersecurity to mitigate security incidents. Develop System Documentation: Create and maintain clear, accurate , and useful documentation for colleagues and users to facilitate effective system management. Deliver Responsive Service: Execute service requests promptly and efficiently, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with researchers and stakeholders. You may be a great fit if: You possess tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or Software Engineering, have strong Linux systems administration skills, and are experienced in cloud computing and virtualisation environments, with a collaborative approach and problem-solving abilities. You may also: Have experience with OpenStack and creating monitoring scripts for Grafana/Graphite. Possess good knowledge of scripting languages such as bash or Python and automation tools like Puppet and Ansible. Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. Have a strong understanding of networks, including firewalls, subnetting, VLANs, and routing. Exhibit good problem-solving skills and judgement in complex environments. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being. Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance. Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance. Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team – Research Computing Services Research Computing Services (RCS) is a department within Business Services. RCS delivers the digital research infrastructure and services for researchers at The University of Melbourne. RCS operate on- premise High-Performance Computing (HPC), Cloud Computing and General-Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPGPU) computational platforms. RCS operate over 20 PB of research data storage to enable data-driven research and collaboration and a range of data management services and provide a range of consultation services to support the development of custom computation and data management solutions. RCS also contributes to the national eResearch infrastructure initiative the ARDC’s Nectar Research Cloud and facilitate access to Australia’s national supercomputer facility NCI. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout . We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance , please contact Kim Groizard on 61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page. Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students . Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support. Please note : This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. Join Us and unlock your career potential! If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience Learn more about the application process , including tips and FAQs. For recruitment queries, please email Mick Powar via hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au . Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. Applications close: Wednesday 4th March 11 PM - Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-007541- Infrastructure Engineer Cloud - UOM 7 PD.pdf
