Platforms Solutions Architect

Overview

Join our team as a Platforms Solutions Architect, where you\'ll play a pivotal role in shaping the University\'s digital transformation journey. This strategic position involves designing, implementing, and optimising both cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions to support a dynamic and evolving IT ecosystem. You\'ll be responsible for ensuring stability, scalability, and security across hybrid environments, while integrating cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation and operational excellence.

This role sits at the intersection of higher education and advanced computing, engaging with platforms such as high-performance computing (HPC) and research computing environments including the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC). We\'re looking for a forward-thinking architect who can translate complex requirements into robust solutions, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the University\'s mission of delivering world-class research and education through technology.

About You

• Design and implement cloud-based architectures using Microsoft Azure, M365 and AWS.
• Assist in developing cloud strategies aligning with enterprise IT goals, security frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Establish best practices for cloud operation, hybrid environments, and multi-cloud strategies.
• Be a key role in implementing cloud operating models to streamline cloud service management.
• Assist Cloud Platforms Manager to optimise cloud cost management and governance models.
• Lead the design and optimisation of data centre infrastructure, including compute, storage, and network components.
• Architect and manage hyperconverged infrastructure solutions using Nutanix and VMware vSAN.
• Implement DevOps best practices for CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and extensive relevant experience
• Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, ITIL.

About Swinburne University Of Technology

Swinburne\'s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

What We Offer You

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted health insurance and other partner offers.
• 16%–17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the Swinburne Jobs page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, you will be redirected to Swinburne\'s Jobs website to access the Position Description.

Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. For disability or reasonable adjustment queries, contact DCR@swin.edu.au or +61 3 9214 3550. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 23 September at 11:30 pm.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We support applicants with disabilities and can provide reasonable adjustments on request.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and strive to respond to every applicant.

Victoria's Commitment to Action: Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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