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As DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, and management of critical IT systems that power our business operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of our infrastructure.

In this role you will:

• Work across functional teams to support the diagnosis and troubleshooting of complex issues impacting engineering and solution delivery.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of endpoint systems with minimal direction and engage in project work when required.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Demonstrated capabilities with desktop technologies including Windows and/or Mac Managed Operating Environment (MOE), imaging, packaging, deployment, support and maintenance.
• Experience with automation, scripting, configuration, cloud-based deployment and monitoringand current core technologies such as SCCM, JAMF, EPAM, Intune, physical and virtual labs.
• Experience operating in an Agile environment using SCRUM - Jira and confluence experience will be highly regarded.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, you will have a key focus on ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $82,707 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below

1. Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field preferably in a DevOps capacity with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist DevOps expertise or broad knowledge in a relevant technical field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
2. Demonstrated ability to write code and experience with automation, configuration, and application performance management tools and current web technologies including enterprise network, database, systems integration and desktop engineering technologies including but not limited to Research Solutions and Interactive technologies (i.e. AV solutions for teaching and learning initiatives).
3. Demonstrated experience in service management, information security, Cloud and/or agile practices and processes within a continuous delivery and integration environment and an understanding or commitment to understanding the practical application of DevOps Engineering principles.
4. Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to participate in a team environment demonstrating clear communication and mutual respect.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Leslee Taylor, Senior Manager, DevOps Engineering on (02) 4921 5450 or via email at leslee.taylor@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 3 September 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

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