Lead Cloud Architect

• Employment Type: Full time continuing role as the Lead Cloud Architect
• Excellent salary package with generous superannuation
• Location: Kensington (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

About UNSW IT and the role:

UNSW IT is part of the Operations Division at UNSW. The IT team at UNSW plays a critical role in enabling and supporting the University’s teaching, research, and industry engagements. As we embark on a transformative journey to cloud computing, we seek a visionary Lead Cloud Architect to guide this critical transition and shape the future of our IT landscape. Would you be keen to make a difference and work in higher education?

This pivotal role offers the unique opportunity to drive the strategic journey for our cloud platforms, focusing on innovative architectures that enhance scalability, security, and performance. Your expertise will be instrumental in enabling our community to leverage cutting-edge cloud solutions effectively, ensuring that our technology initiatives align seamlessly with the university’s ambitious goals. The role reports to the Head of Technology Delivery.

What You Will Do:

• Strategic Design and Planning: Architect and plan robust cloud solutions that are scalable, secure, and efficient. You will set the direction for the Cloud Architecture that supports a dynamic university environment.
• Leadership and Innovation: As a thought leader, you will introduce and advocate for advanced cloud technologies and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological excellence
• Collaboration and Influence: Work closely with diverse stakeholders across the university, including product managers, engineers, and senior executives, to ensure that cloud solutions align with the broader institutional objectives.

Who You Are:

• Educated and Experienced: You possess a tertiary qualification in Computer Technology or a related field, bolstered by extensive experience managing complex projects across large, diverse organisations.
• Expert in Cloud Technologies: With a profound understanding of cloud computing principles, you have hands-on experience with major platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and are skilled in containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Security and Performance Savvy: You have a solid background in applying cloud security frameworks and optimising performance, ensuring robust and efficient systems.
• DevSecOps Advocate: Proficient in DevSecOps principles, you seamlessly integrate security with development processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Certified Professional: Your expertise is validated by relevant certifications in cloud technologies, affirming your technical proficiency.
• Excellent Communicator and Collaborator: Exceptional at conveying complex technical ideas to diverse audiences, you excel in fostering collaboration across functional teams.
• Visionary Thought Leader: Known for your strategic vision in multi-Cloud Architectures, you have a proven track record of innovative solutions in complex environments.
• Strategic Problem Solver: With strong analytical skills and a knack for strategic decision-making, you adeptly tackle technical challenges and spearhead platform innovation.
• Lifelong Learner: Committed to ongoing professional development, you stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud infrastructure.
• Business and Technical Synergist: You expertly align technical strategies with business objectives, ensuring that architectural decisions support the overall vision and strategy of the university.
• Values-Driven Leader: You embrace and uphold UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values, committed to furthering health and safety standards within your sphere of influence.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

At UNSW, you will find a stimulating environment that encourages innovation and supports your career growth. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where ideas thrive, and initiatives are rewarded. You will play a key role in not just meeting, but exceeding our strategic objectives, making an impact that resonates throughout our educational community.

If you are driven to lead technological change and make a significant impact in a leading university, we want to hear from you. Join us in this exciting role where your work will have a direct influence on the future of education and research at UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over December/January holiday period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.

Contact: Jen MacLachlan, Senior Talent Acquisition – IT Portfolios ************@unsw.edu.au

Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.

Applications close: Tuesday 21st of May 2024 at 11.30pm

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.