*Senior Cloud Engineer at University of Wollongong

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

149960.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Solutions, AWS, Azure, Cloud Architecture, Operations, Security, Automation, Kubernetes, Cost Optimisation, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Documentation, Project Management, Cloud Policies, Framework Development, Team Uplift, On-Premise Systems

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

Information Management Technology Systems (IMTS) Permanent/continuing, full-time appointment Level 8/9: $120,866 - $149,960 + 17% superannuation The Senior Cloud Engineer will operate within IMTS’ Core Infrastructure & Enterprise Services team, the central group responsible for delivering core technology services that support research, teaching, and corporate operations across the University. The environment is a hybrid cloud landscape with low current cloud maturity and a strong mandate to accelerate cloud adoption. With a newly approved Cloud Strategy and a greenfield program commencing, the focus is on uplifting capability, transitioning from on-premise systems, and ensuring cloud architecture aligns with strategic and operational needs. Collaboration is central, with close interaction across infrastructure, networking, cyber, and service delivery teams. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing multi-cloud solutions, primarily AWS and Azure - and providing expert technical advice across cloud architecture, operations, security, and automation. Key responsibilities include re-architecting on-prem workloads for cloud, developing cloud policies and frameworks, managing day-to-day cloud operations, driving Kubernetes adoption, and contributing to cost optimisation efforts. The Senior Cloud Engineer will also engage with stakeholders, develop detailed design documentation, support project-based initiatives, and help uplift the capability of a team with strong on-prem backgrounds. Relevant certifications, strong hands-on cloud experience, and the ability to guide others through the cloud transformation journey are essential. University of Wollongong will be supported in this appointment by the Recruitment Agency, u&u Partners. For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Madison Wiles Ph: 0431 475 714 email: madison.wiles@uandu.com Please apply for this vacancy at the link below: Apply Here Closing Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025, 11:59 PM Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Responsibilities

The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing multi-cloud solutions, primarily AWS and Azure. This includes re-architecting on-prem workloads for cloud and managing day-to-day cloud operations.