Senior Infrastructure Engineer
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$ 120138 - 132610
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Job Description
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Job No.: 679865
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2026
Remuneration: $120138 - $132610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation) although a competitive remuneration package can be applied for an experienced candidate
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design deployment and optimisation of our enterprise and research computing infrastructure. In this pivotal role youll drive excellence across storage backup and virtualisation systemsensuring resilience scalability and security in our data centres. As a subject matter expert youll work closely with stakeholders and vendors to deliver robust infrastructure solutions that power Monashs strategic vision and global impact.
You will be responsible for designing deploying and maintaining core infrastructure services that underpin enterprise and research computing environments including but not limited to;
- Design implementation and maintenance of enterprise high-performance storage solutions (SAN NAS object storage) backup platforms and virtualisation platforms
- Upkeep of data centre facility and network infrastructure components critical for the operation of compute storage and virtualisation environments
- Manage and plan the complex architectural design deployment and ongoing management of storage capacity performance and data protection
- Apply engineering principles including version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to ensure robust and repeatable deployments across both Kubernetes and underlying infrastructure
- Provide expert technical advice to align infrastructure solutions with Monashs strategic and research goals
- Ensure compliance with information security standards and university governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
To excel in this role you should possess;
- Deep expertise in enterprise storage and backup technologies including SAN NAS and platforms such as Veeam Commvault and Data Domain.
- Proven experience designing and managing VMware virtualisation environments (vSphere NSX DFS) and related infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of data centre operations and networking including hardware installation cabling and capacity planning.
- Proficiency in modern engineering practices such as Git CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- Skilled in using monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana ELK stack) for infrastructure performance and reliability.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within technical teams and with stakeholders with strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with Linux systems IT security best practices and compliance standards
About Monash University
At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Learn more about Monash.
Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Joseph Pineda Infrastructure Delivery Lead
Position Description: Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Applications Close: Tuesday 17 June 2025 11:55pm AEST
Supporting a diverse workforce
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
