Senior Cloud Engineer

Who we are?  

At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.   

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative, and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration, and innovation, where people love what they do.   

What’s the job?  

Step into a pivotal position managing and optimizing our expansive cloud ecosystem encompassing GCP, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS. This role will assist with day to say operational support and be a key contributor and advisor to strategic projects and standards development and will coordinate closely with architects and other key stakeholders. Your contributions focus on security, automation initiatives, and the optimisation of our cloud services with a focus on student, academic and staff outcomes. Dive into a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, offering you the opportunity to shape the future of technology and drive transformative growth across our organization. We leverage AWS with a planned migration for a number of services to GCP and a continual commitment to Microsoft 365 and Azure services. We are looking for someone who considers themselves a GCP and/or Azure expert with a good understanding of AWS. 

Day-to-day accountabilities:  
You will be responsible for optimizing and securing our cloud services. From automating processes to monitoring performance and driving innovation, your role ensures our technology operates flawlessly while fostering collaboration and compliance through meticulous documentation and strategic support. 

• Optimize and secure cloud services. 

• Utilise automation for operational efficiency and improve CI/CD, DevOps processes and use of IaC. 

• Collaborate across teams to integrate and support on-premises technology. 

• Identify opportunities for cloud adoption and migrating away from on-premises. 

• Drive innovation through the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies. 

• Ensure high availability of our platforms in response to business continuity requirements. 

• Drive platform excellence by ensuring best practice design and implementation practices are used to deliver well-architected, secure, and cost-efficient solutions. 

To read more about the role please click here to View job description.  

This is a full-time permanent position with flexible working arrangements, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near you Wakefield Adelaide, Flinders Street Melbourne, Surry Hills/Ultimo Sydney, Bowen Terrace Brisbane. 

Who you are  

You bring expertise in optimizing and securing cloud environments. You excel in automation, monitoring performance, and integrating systems. Your innovation-driven approach ensures compliance and efficiency through advanced technology adoption and clear communication. 

• Minimum 8 years' experience in infrastructure engineering. 

• Industry-related cloud certifications are highly advantageous. 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. 

• Hands-on cloud experience with a focus on 365, Azure, or GCP. 

• AWS knowledge is essential in addition to expertise in GCP or Azure. 

• Strong skills in automation tools, Git, and Linux systems (ssh, shell scripting). 

• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities, delivering innovative solutions. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Why join us?   
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.   

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.   

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.   

What we offer:  
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:     

• Technical Excellence: Lead critical cloud engineering projects that shape our cybersecurity and digital innovation efforts. 

• Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with a diverse team of experts dedicated to excellence and innovation. 

• Innovative Workplace: Thrive in a dynamic environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset, promoting creativity and professional growth. 

Hiring process   
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at Nikeey.silwal@torrens.edu.au. 

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.  

We’d love to hear from you! 

Applications close: Friday 19th July - We will be reviewing applications as they’re received. No agencies. 

Job reference: R24049