Engineering - Software (Information & Communication Technology)
Full time
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 role as a Senior Cloud Engineer, where you will help manage and optimise our dynamic cloud infrastructure as we transition from AWS to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this role, you'll leverage your existing cloud expertise to drive automation, enhance security, and ensure smooth integration between our on-premise systems and cloud solutions. As we transition from AWS to GCP, your experience in both platforms will play a key part in our evolving cloud strategy. We offer strong support for upskilling, ensuring you'll be equipped to work seamlessly across both environments.
Day-to-day accountabilities: You'll take charge of optimising and securing our cloud services with a particular focus on GCP. Your role will involve automating processes, monitoring performance, and integrating on-premise technology with our GCP solutions.Lead the optimisation, automation, and security of cloud services, with a key focus on GCP.Drive the migration and management of workloads and services from AWS to GCP.Automate infrastructure management using tools like Terraform and Ansible.Monitor cloud performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the stability of the environment.Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate on-premise technology with cloud-based solutions.Stay at the forefront of emerging cloud technologies and continuously innovate to enhance our cloud infrastructure.Who you are Extensive experience with GCP technologies is required, and familiarity with AWS is essential.
Cross-Platform Flexibility: We are actively migrating from AWS to GCP, so a willingness and enthusiasm to upskill across platforms is a must. Our team will provide the training and resources needed for you to succeed in both environments.Automation Skills: Strong experience with automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible, and proficiency in Git for version control.Infrastructure Knowledge: A deep understanding of Linux systems (SSH, shell scripting) and performance monitoring tools.Problem Solving: Proven ability to analyse complex issues, design creative solutions, and proactively address cloud infrastructure challenges.Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.We're transitioning from AWS, so experience with the following AWS services is highly beneficial: EC2, Lambda, and Elastic Load Balancing (ALB + NLB)RDS (MySQL, PostgreSQL), S3, EFS, and CloudFront (+ Functions)VPC, CloudWatch, and Code PipelineThis is a full-time permanent position with flexible working arrangements, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near you. 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 information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact your recruiter for confidential support. We are committed to ensuring an equitable, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
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.
Job reference: R24049To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on Friday 13th December. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with any updates about your applications.
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