Senior Platform Engineer - Linux

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
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.

About the opportunity

The IaaS Product team (Infrastructure as a Service) delivers secure, highly available Linux infrastructure alongside teams providing Windows, VMware, Cloud IaaS and PaaS, Server and Storage.

• Solve problems and learn something every day with a collaborative team that support each other.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work within a team of 6 engineers. 
• Opportunity of partaking in training courses to uplift your technical skills.

About you

You will be an experienced, versatile, motivated IT professional with relevant qualifications and a strong background in Linux server management and automation.

Demonstrated technical leadership, a desire to learn and explore, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of clients in written and oral form. You will enjoy working and leading in a team-oriented environment, actively leading and engaging in sharing ideas, solutions and expertise.

You will

• Enjoy engaging with your peers both within your team and across Digital Foundations.
• Be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Want the opportunity to uplift your technical skills and those of the team as a whole.
• Appreciate flexible work-from-home options, with a 60% onsite / 40% remote work split.

 Qualifications

• Redhat Enterprise Linux and associated support tools and technologies or similar. 
• Orchestration of deployment and configuration by code (e.g. Ansible, DevOps, Terraform or similar)
• Programming and development skills in Python. Golang also highly valued.
• Programming and scripting skills applied to automation and solution development 
• Experience in design and administration of Kubernetes solutions
• Experience delivering in cloud
• Proficient at architecting and communicating solutions to a team of technical staff.
• Experience working in an agile methodology and culture

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

What we can offer 

This is a continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan).  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 8 Salary - Base range -  $113,713.03 - $127,923.91 + 17% super. Full package range - $133,044.24 - $149,670.97.

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

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.

How to apply

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

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

For further information about this role, please contact Stephen McGregor – Lead Platform Engineer on [email protected]

Note to recruitment agencies, please no enquires regarding this vacancy. All recruitment at Griffith is managed internally. 

Closing date: Sunday 6th April @ 11:59PM . All applications must be submitted online.