Infrastructure Architect

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • CBD/WFH hybrid | ASAP start

As an Infrastructure Solution Architect, you will play a key role in shaping the technology landscape of one of Australia’s leading universities.

Your brand-new role will see you responsible for designing and delivering enterprise-wide IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and innovation. From conceptualisation to detailed design, you will lead projects across networks, servers, hardware, storage, backup, data centres, and disaster recovery.

Key activities

  • Architect and implement state-of-the-art IT infrastructure solutions that align with business goals.
  • Assess, design, and optimise scalable, cost-effective infrastructure frameworks.
  • Evaluate and select cutting-edge technologies to support business innovation.
  • Develop conceptual, solution, and detailed designs while reviewing and enhancing designs from other architecture domains.
  • Provide strategic guidance and collaborate with IT Services, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
  • Participate as a voting member in the Architecture Forums.
  • Assist in developing project planning documents such as Concept Briefs.

Skills and experience

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale IT infrastructure solutions within large complex environments
  • Proven expertise in data centres, virtualisation, storage, and networking.
  • Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and security technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with VMware, containerisation platforms, and infrastructure automation.
  • Expertise in disaster recovery planning and high-availability design.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
  • Ability to create detailed architecture diagrams and technical documentation.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Relevant Infrastructure-related certifications (e.g., VMware, Cisco, AWS, Azure, etc.).

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Carly Llorente on 9236 7704 for a confidential discussion.

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