Platforms Solutions Architect

• Prime opportunity for a Platforms Solutions Architect to join Digital Transformation Project.
• Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
• Attractive Renumeration + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

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

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

•    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.

•    Being 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

For further information please refer to the job description.

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

•    Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. 

•    Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.

•    Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

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Applications Close: Tuesday, 23rd September at 11.30 pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

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