Site Reliability Engineer

University of Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 131,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Career development

Health and wellbeing programs

Access to a vibrant university network

Job summary

University of Sydney is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to support the ICT program, focusing on cloud platforms across AWS and Azure, automation, and security. You will operate in a large, complex enterprise environment, driving reliable, scalable cloud services and collaborating with stakeholders to improve delivery across ICT initiatives.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements, with generous superannuation benefits and opportunities for professional development within a globally

Qualifications

• Experience in large and complex enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure or multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud networking, security, infrastructure operations and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Experience with automation, monitoring tools and modern cloud operations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimise cloud platforms across AWS, Azure and hybrid environments.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking and security issues to maintain reliable services.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
• Collaborate with managed service providers, technical teams and stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions and service improvements.
• Monitor cloud performance, availability, security and cost, ensuring services are scalable and fit for purpose.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS & Azure)

Cloud networking & security

Automation & DevOps

Monitoring tools

Stakeholder engagement & communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Solve by Talent is partnering with the University of Sydney to recruit a Site Reliability Engineer to support the delivery of key Information and Communications Technology program (ICT) initiatives that help shape the future of education, research, and innovation.

Salary for this position ranges between $131,108 to $147,858 + 17% Superannuation.

Why join the University of Sydney?

Join one of Australia’s leading universities at a pivotal point of change, where technology is evolving to better support student learning, empower teaching excellence, and enable research delivery at global scale.

ICT is central to delivering the University’s academic mission. Working across faculties, disciplines, and research communities, you will shape the platforms, services, and partnerships that enable student success, strengthen teaching, and accelerate research impact.

With strong investment and clear direction, you’ll operate in a large and complex environment where your contribution has visible, meaningful impact across the University.

The opportunity

This role sits within a high-performing Cloud Operations team responsible for managing and evolving the University's cloud platforms and services.

You’ll work across a diverse multi-cloud environment (AWS & Azure), tackling complex infrastructure, networking and security challenges while driving automation and operational improvements that enable teams to move faster and more securely.

Partnering with experienced engineers, managed service providers and stakeholders across ICT, you’ll play a key role in delivering secure, reliable and scalable cloud services while helping shape the team's future ways of working.

What you’ll do

• Support and optimise cloud platforms across AWS, Azure and hybrid environments.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking and security issues to maintain reliable services.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
• Collaborate with managed service providers, technical teams and stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions and service improvements.
• Monitor cloud performance, availability, security and cost, helping ensure services remain scalable and fit for purpose.

What we’re looking for

• Must have experienced working in large and complex enterprise environments
• Strong experience supporting cloud infrastructure within AWS, Azure or multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud networking, security, infrastructure operations and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Experience working with automation, DevOps practices, monitoring tools and modern cloud operations.
• Sound stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence and cloud technologies.

What’s in it for you?

• 17% superannuation to support your financial future
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Salary packaging options
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport
• Access to a vibrant, globally recognised university community

Accessibility and inclusion

University of Sydney is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know. This may include changes to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible interview locations, materials in advance, or other practical support to help you participate comfortably.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment and background checks. Ongoing employment may also require you to maintain relevant clearances or checks required for the role.

To meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence, you may also be asked to declare whether you have been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence during previous employment or through a legal process.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

To be eligible for this role, you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.