Cloud Technical Lead

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry.

• Dynamic and Culturally Rich Organisation
• Collaborative and Impactful Role
• AUT City Campus

AUT is looking for an experienced and talented Cloud Technical Lead to join our innovative and high-performing Platform Team. In this crucial role, you will be at the forefront of managing, supporting, and advancing our Microsoft Azure environment, driving both innovation and technical excellence across the university.

We're seeking a Cloud expert with at least 8 years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure and operations, as well as strong expertise in Cloud Governance frameworks and best practices, and designing and managing Landing Zones. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, and automation tools is essential. Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, a solid understanding of Cloud Security architecture and best practices, and experience with Linux, Kubernetes, and Azure SQL is highly desirable and will be beneficial in this role.

This role requires a relevant degree and a current Cloud Certification (Azure preferred). Your technical expertise will play a crucial role in shaping and evolving AUT's cloud strategy.

• Architect and Design Cloud Solutions
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship
• Security and Compliance Oversight
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication

Ko wai koe | About you

The successful applicant for this role will have:

• Solution architecture: Developing and communicating a multi-dimensional solution architecture to deliver agreed business outcomes.
• Innovation: Developing and implementing processes, tools, and infrastructures to support innovation and implementing innovation practices to support iterative/agile working.
• Technical specialism: The development and exploitation of expertise in any specific area of information or communications technology, technique, method, product, or application area.
• Capacity management: The planning, design, and management of the capability, functionality, and sustainability of service components to meet current and forecast needs in a cost-efficient manner aligned to the business.
• Change management: The management of change to the service infrastructure, including service assets, configuration items, and associated documentation.
• System software: The provision of specialist expertise to facilitate and execute the installation and maintenance of system software.
• IT Infrastructure: The operation and control of the IT infrastructure required to deliver and support IT services and products.
• Storage management: The planning, implementation, configuration, and tuning of storage hardware and software to ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements.
• Problem management: The resolution of problems throughout the information system lifecycle.
• Incident management: The processing and coordination of appropriate and timely responses to incident reports.

At AUT, we offer a genuine work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, free gym membership, and continuous professional development and career growth opportunities. If you're ready to take on a role in a strategic cloud environment and contribute to a university making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.