Storage Engineer

Job no: 0061556 
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department:Business Services
Salary: UOM 7 - $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Manage storage infrastructure for Research Cloud, data platforms, and HPC 
• Embark on continuous skill development and support through tailored training opportunities 
• Embrace a flexible team culture promoting autonomy, work-life balance, and self-driven initiative 
• Opportunity to engage directly with researchers, supporting infrastructure 

About the Role
The Storage Engineer will manage storage systems for the University of Melbourne Research Cloud, HPC infrastructure, and research data platforms. Responsibilities include overseeing Ceph clusters, supporting vendor-managed storage, and contributing to infrastructure development to meet research needs. This role will provide an opportunity in advancing storage operations and research capabilities! 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Manage day-to-day operation and improvements of storage clusters for Research Cloud and HPC infrastructure 
• Continuously enhance automation, security, and systems management processes
• Review, deploy, and execute system upgrades, patches, and releases 
• Monitor capacity, performance, and usage to ensure efficient resource utilisation and deliver prompt service requests 

Who we are looking for
This opportunity offers a chance for applicants to receive training and upskilling, while also serving as a platform for more experienced candidates.You will have the chance to learn and grow in implementing best practice security measures to safeguard storage against malicious activities. Additionally, you will develop problem-solving and judgment skills in complex, distributed environments, making it an enriching experience for professional development across the board. 

You will also have: 

• The appointee will have Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or Software Engineering OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training 
• Experience in using automation and configuration management tools such as Puppet and Ansible 
• Experience deploying and managing clusters of Linux servers/services 
• Outstanding Linux system administration experience, especially with Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD. 

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Your new team – Business Services
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University. 

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page! 

The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring  

Join Us! 

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.