Senior Storage Engineer

Ongoing, Executive Level 1

Sydney, other Bureau capital city locations will be considered.

About the Bureau

We are Australia’s weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day.

Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia’s atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments.

The Bureau operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We also fulfill Australia’s international obligations under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements.

Read the Bureau of Meteorology Strategy 2022–27 to find out more about our organisation and the work we do for all Australians.

Working at the Bureau

The Bureau represents a dynamic and exciting opportunity. At the Bureau you will:

• do meaningful work that brings real benefits to the Australian community, businesses and government.
• work with dedicated experts and professionals who constantly seek to improve the services we provide to our customers.
• work in excellent workplaces in a variety of great locations. You'll have access to the latest technology in a diverse, safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
• experience our commitment to learning, growth, training and clear career pathways. You'll receive competitive salary and benefits.

Position overview

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a highly skilled Senior Storage Engineer to manage and optimise our enterprise storage, backup, and archiving infrastructure.

You will be a key member of the Service & Infrastructure Management / Platform Services section within the Data and Digital Group, providing technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of enterprise platforms.

This role requires deep expertise in storage technologies, backup and recovery platforms, and archive solutions. You will ensure the resilience, performance, and scalability of Bureau systems that underpin critical operations.

Occasional work in controlled Data Centre environments may be required. This may include limited heavy lifting of equipment in line with WH&S policies.

Information for applicants

Further information about the position, including eligibility, selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Bureau of Meteorology's website Careers page.

Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) on Friday 10 October. Enquiries about the position can be made to Kamal Krishnan, Midrange Infrastructure Manager on [email protected].