Research Data Storage Architect

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Data Storage Specialist within ICT to deliver and evolve the research infrastructure that underpins world-class science. You will manage on‑premises and cloud platforms, ensuring secure, scalable and reliable services for data-intensive research.

Working with researchers, ICT teams, vendors and service providers, you will shape storage strategies, governance, lifecycle management and technology modernisation to advance scholarly outcomes across the

Qualifications

• Experience working in research organisations or institutions.
• Experience managing enterprise data storage systems and infrastructure.
• Strong experience across research data storage, infrastructure and computing services.
• Understanding of security, access management, backup and resilience requirements.
• Ability to work with researchers, vendors and ICT teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage, optimise and evolve research data storage platforms and associated research infrastructure services, including compute and supporting systems.
• Work with researchers and stakeholders to understand current and future infrastructure, storage and computing requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Support infrastructure and data lifecycle management, including capacity, performance, retention, archiving, accessibility and governance.
• Contribute to backup, recovery, business continuity and disaster recovery strategies that support resilient and reliable research services.
• Collaborate with vendors, managed service providers, Cyber Security and ICT teams to deliver secure, reliable and well-integrated research infrastructure services.
• Contribute to the planning, modernisation and continuous improvement of research infrastructure, storage and computing technologies.
• Evaluate emerging infrastructure, storage, cloud and advanced computing technologies and identify opportunities to enhance research capability.

Skills

Research infrastructure experience

Data storage systems

Cloud and on-premises environments

Security and governance awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Data Storage Specialist within ICT to deliver and evolve the research infrastructure that underpins world-class science. You will manage on‑premises and cloud platforms, ensuring secure, scalable and reliable services for data-intensive research.

Working with researchers, ICT teams, vendors and service providers, you will shape storage strategies, governance, lifecycle management and technology modernisation to advance scholarly outcomes across the