Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering

• Full-time continuing as an experienced Senior Manager Cloud Engineering within the University’s ICT department 

• Comprehensive range of employee benefits, focusing on work-life balance, financial well-being, health, and career development  

• Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation 

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

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. 

This work spans both the critical services that keep the University running every day and the ongoing improvement of systems and experiences. 

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. 

You’ll collaborate across academic and professional communities to help shape a more connected and capable University, supporting teaching excellence, research impact, and student success. 

The opportunity 

As Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering, you will lead the University’s cloud engineering capability—setting strategy, shaping technical direction, and driving continuous improvement across a complex, multi-cloud environment. 

This newly created role oversees automation, FinOps, and service integration, working with senior stakeholders to enable scalable, secure cloud adoption and support research, analytics, and AI initiatives. 

What you’ll do 

• Define and deliver the cloud engineering strategy, roadmap, and architectural direction  

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across automation, FinOps, and service integration 

• Drive cloud automation and platform improvements using modern tooling and practices 

• Partner with stakeholders to enable effective, secure, and scalable cloud adoption

• Oversee cloud cost optimisation, performance visibility, and governance practices  

What we’re looking for 

• Deep expertise across cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) in large-scale environments  

• Strong background in cloud architecture, automation, and Infrastructure as Code  

• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams

• Ability to engage stakeholders and translate complex needs into practical solutions  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability across technical and operational challenges  

What’s in it for you? 

At the University of Sydney, we support our staff with a range of benefits designed to enhance your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including: 

• Up to 17% superannuation to support your financial future  

• Extremely generous parental leave entitlements  

• Competitive salary with 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  

How to apply 

If you’re looking for an opportunity to shape the future of cloud engineering while delivering meaningful impact in a world-class university environment, we would love to hear from you. 

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.   

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. 

Accessibility and inclusion 

The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. 

This may include adjustments to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible interview locations, receiving materials in advance, or any other practical support that will help you participate comfortably. 

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Zoe Crouch on zoe.crouch@sydney.edu.au.

EEO statement  

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

Pre-employment checks 

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 

Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

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