Senior Platform Engineer Windows

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Digital Solutions. A team you’ll want to be a part of.

When you join Digital Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that delivers impact by enhancing digital experiences for the graduates of tomorrow, researchers of today and all those working to make it a brighter future.

But we know it’s not just what you do that matters, it’s who you do it with. Our people will tell you – our team sets us apart. We promise a supportive and friendly environment where you’ll collaborate to make an impact.

Make it matter. Join Digital Solutions at Griffith.

The IaaS Product team (Infrastructure as a Service) delivers secure, highly available infrastructure including Windows, Unix, VMware, Azure Cloud IaaS and PaaS, Server and Storage. In this role, you’ll be focused on Windows servers, Active Directory and Azure cloud ecosystems.

The role is a senior technical role focused on managing existing systems, developing and building new pipelines, automations and platforms to streamline management.

You will be performing and have experience in below:

• Experience in DevOps, developing pipelines and automations using tools like Ansible, Terraform, JSON, DevOps, Gitlab and repositories.
• Experience in one or more relevant programming languages e.g. PowerShell, Python or similar
• Experience in using APIs.
• Experience and/or qualification in Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a large enterprise Microsoft Windows server environment
• Experience in using SCCM, SCOM, Active Directory, Group Policy.
• The ability to recognise opportunities for enhancement and continuous improvement.
• Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work on projects and collaborate with teams to achieve success.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in an agile environment well regarded.

About you

To be successful in the role you will be an experienced, versatile, highly motivated IT professional with relevant qualifications and a background in developing and deploying pipelines or automations within a large complex environment. Enjoy working in a collaborative team. Have demonstrated technical leadership, excellent customer service skills together with well-developed written and verbal communication skills are essential.

You are:

• An experienced and versatile IT professional with a combination of relevant skills and experience.
• A technical leader.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal along with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• A good team member that is accountable and adaptable and shares their skills with others in the team.
• A problem solver.
• Ability to act as the lead of team when required.

What we can offer

This is a continuing position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan  campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

HEW 8 Salary - Base range -$108,764.25 - $122,356.68 + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $127,254.18 - $143,157.32

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information about this role, please contact Neal Edgeworth – Lead Platform Engineer - Windows on [email protected]

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Open until filled. All applications must be submitted online.