Cloud Engineer
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About the role
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Appointment based on experience + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Part Time (0.6 FTE, pro rata) | Full time possibility available| Fixed term for 2 years
Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
An exciting opportunity for an Engineer who thrives on building secure, scalable platforms that make a tangible difference. Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is seeking a Cloud Engineer to play a central role in delivering innovative digital health research infrastructure.
You will join a multidisciplinary team working on ground-breaking projects including AiCT-MED and OneDementiaHub, that develop AI-enabled analytics tools, secure cloud-based research platforms, and digital solutions to improve medication management, dementia care, and health and aged care service delivery. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise to projects that directly benefit our communities.
Working at the intersection of technology and health research, you'll partner with researchers, clinicians, industry collaborators, and software development teams to establish cloud environments that enable data integration, advanced analytics, and the deployment of digital tools in health and aged care settings.
About the role
The Cloud Engineer will provide specialist technical expertise in the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure to enable digital health research platforms and AI-enabled applications. Working primarily within Microsoft Azure, you will build and maintain cloud-native infrastructure that enables secure data management, analytics pipelines, and digital application deployment.
Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments, primarily in Microsoft Azure, to enable digital health applications, analytics platforms, and secure research data environments.
Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions (e.g., Terraform) and develop CI/CD pipelines to automate provisioning and deployment.
Enable deployment of AI/ML services, APIs, analytics environments, and secure data pipelines; partner with software developers and data scientists to operationalise digital tools and AI workflows.
Implement best practices in cloud security, identity and access management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery, ensuring compliance with university governance, privacy, and cybersecurity requirements.
Work with researchers, Microsoft/industry partners, technical staff, IT services, and external partners to deliver robust cloud solutions and provide technical input into infrastructure planning and optimisation.
Monitor performance, reliability, and cloud utilisation to improve efficiency and cost management; develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system architecture records.
About us
As Australia’s first fully integrated, university-led academic health sciences centre, Macquarie University Health brings together world-class clinical care, teaching and research, with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences leading the teaching and research activities.
About You
You are a technically proficient cloud engineering professional who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and contributing to meaningful projects. You bring a blend of hands-on Azure expertise and the ability to work effectively across technical and research teams.
Selection Criteria:
A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software/Cloud Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3+ years' experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure deployment, or DevOps roles.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native infrastructure.
Experience with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools, and building/maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps).
Experience enabling analytics platforms, secure data environments, or AI-enabled applications.
Sound understanding of cloud security, identity management, and infrastructure monitoring.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams across technical and non-technical contexts.
Desirable:
Experience with AI/ML deployment, MLOps workflows, data engineering, or secure platform operations.
Experience in digital health, health informatics, or research infrastructure environments.
Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, or similar.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or container orchestration technologies.
How to Apply
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).
Enquiries
For enquiries related to our Cloud Engineer role, please reach out to Nasir Wabe - Associate Professor at nasir.wabe@mq.edu.au.
Applications Close
Applications will close on Friday 3rd July at 11 PM (AEST), kindly please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
Why Join Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University:
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Extensive training and professional development programs
Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
Onsite vacation care during school holidays
Discounted health insurance
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Applications Close:
03/07/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.
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