About the Role:
 
u&u Recruitment Partners are delighted to partner exclusively with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) to recruit a number of essential positions within their Technology Office.
 
We are currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer (Network) to support the reliability, performance and security of the Institute’s core infrastructure platforms. This will be a 24-month fixed-term contract with a view to transitioning to permanent thereafter.
 
Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, this role will focus on maintaining and optimising the organisation’s network environment alongside broader systems administration responsibilities across servers, storage and infrastructure services.
 
You will play an important role ensuring the Institute’s network and systems environments remain secure, scalable and capable of supporting both day-to-day operations and the advanced computing requirements of world-leading research programs.
 
Based at the Melbourne Children’s Campus in Parkville, this role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
 
About Murdoch Children’s Research Institute:
 
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Their institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention and potential cures. They thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health.
 
Committed to inclusivity and respect, MCRI fosters a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), the Institute upholds principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
 
MCRI is committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in decision-making at all levels of the Institute.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, routers and VPN connectivity;

• Support systems administration across Linux and Windows server environments;

• Manage and optimise network performance, availability and resilience;

• Monitor infrastructure performance and recommend improvements to enhance system reliability;

• Maintain secure access controls including identity management, multi-factor authentication and role-based access;

• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to apply security patches and manage vulnerabilities;

• Support backup, storage and disaster recovery capabilities across infrastructure platforms;

• Collaborate with research teams to support connectivity and computing requirements;

• Maintain documentation of infrastructure designs, configurations and operational procedures; and

• Contribute to automation and monitoring improvements across the infrastructure environment.

About You:
 
To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven experience managing enterprise network infrastructure;

• Strong knowledge of firewalls, switching and routing technologies;

• Experience supporting Linux and Windows server environments;

• Exposure to virtualisation platforms such as VMware, OpenShift or similar;

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability across network and infrastructure environments;

• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, researchers and external vendors; and

• A proactive approach to improving infrastructure performance, reliability and security.

Experience working within research, healthcare, scientific or data-intensive environments will be highly regarded.
 
Benefits:
 
Working at MCRI offers a range of benefits including:

• Access to salary packaging options including entertainment and novated leases;

• Flexible working arrangements;

• The opportunity to contribute to Australia’s largest child health research institute;

• Generous personal leave and the option to purchase additional leave;

• Discounted staff parking and excellent public transport access;

• Health and wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance Program access; and

• Comprehensive paid parental leave for both birth and non-birth parents.

Important Information
 
As this is an exclusive recruitment partnership, all enquiries and communication regarding this position should be directed to u&u Recruitment Partners.
 
Successful applicants will be required to undergo:

• A National Police Check; and

• A Working With Children Check (to be obtained at the candidate’s own expense).

How to Apply:
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Killian O’ Sullivan at u&u at killian.osullivan@uandu.com quoting reference number 44433.
 
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