Job description:

About the Role

As our Senior Cloud Engineer, you'll lead the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of MCRI's AWS-based cloud services. You'll ensure our cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and high-performing, enabling our researchers and teams to focus on what matters most—pioneering breakthroughs in child health.

In this role, you'll shape and implement cloud strategy, contribute to cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, and foster a DevOps culture across the Institute. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor others and drive innovation in automation, monitoring, and CI/CD practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain reliable AWS cloud infrastructure in collaboration with research and IT teams.
• Automate infrastructure using Terraform and manage CI/CD pipelines for seamless delivery.
• Champion best practices in cloud security, monitoring, cost optimisation, and disaster recovery.
• Partner with cybersecurity and DevOps teams to protect sensitive research data.
• Contribute to MCRI's broader enterprise cloud strategy and support cloud adoption initiatives.
• Enable researchers with self-service tools and environments that foster experimentation and innovation.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring forward ideas to enhance MCRI's cloud capabilities.
  
  

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, especially AWS (VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), automation, and DevOps practices.
• Strong grasp of cloud security, identity management, and regulated data handling.
• Proficiency with tools like GitLab, Docker, Artifactory, and monitoring solutions.
• Programming experience (preferably Python) and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Desirable:

• AWS certifications and/or knowledge of Azure or hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience in research, higher education, or health data environments.
• Familiarity with frameworks like ITIL or Well-Architected Frameworks.

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Megan Ellis at [email protected].

What's in it for you?.

• Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Make a real-world impact by supporting vital research that improves children's health
• Work with modern cloud technologies including AWS, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Lead and influence the design and implementation of scalable, secure cloud infrastructure
• Enjoy autonomy in a role that values innovation, automation, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and IT professionals in a highly supportive environment
• Access ongoing professional development, training, and certification opportunities
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options

Who we are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.

Join Us!

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
  
  

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at [email protected]. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

Position Description

Applications close: 25 July 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time