Senior Platforms Engineer
An exciting permanent opportunity to join as a Senior Platforms Engineer
The Senior Platforms Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable platform infrastructure to support HCF's digital operations. This role involves developing and maintaining automation capabilities for system deployment, configuration, and monitoring, as well as optimising system performance to ensure high availability and reliability for both on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
Key Tasks
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable platform infrastructure.
- Optimise system performance and ensure high availability and reliability for both on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
- Implement and manage security measures to protect data and systems that align to HCF Cyber standards.
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Provide technical advice and expertise that aligns and empowers the HCF engineering & delivery teams to focus on innovation, by promoting adoption and re-use of the HCF technology.
- Monitor system performance and ensure regular maintenance and updates occur.
- Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery plans.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
Essentials:
- Solid 5-7 years in system administration or platform engineering roles, with proven experience in managing and leading technical projects.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry certification and experience.
- Strong knowledge of virtualisation, storage, networking, and cloud services.
- Strong knowledge of server operating systems, configuration, patching, SOE builds and application deployment.
- Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell).
- In-depth understanding of security protocols and best practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of foundation services (e.g. DNS, DHCP, NTP and certificates).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable (Must have at least out of the following)
- Experience in regulated industry, such as APRA.
- Demonstrated experience with VMware and HCI platforms (e.g. Nutanix, PowerFlex)
- Demonstrated experience with Windows Sever, Red Hat or SUSE operating systems
- Demonstrated experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM), Ansible Tower and Satellite
- Experience in cloud services such as Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, M365, Intune and Conditional Access policies.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MS SQL, AWS RDS).
About HCF
At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover over 1.9 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.
We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver ourStrategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.
Culture & Benefits
Purpose-driven passion
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.
Wellness and work-life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:
- 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
- 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
- Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
- Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.
Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.
Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.
Next steps
If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss.
We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.
An exciting permanent opportunity to join as a Senior Platforms Engineer
The Senior Platforms Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable platform infrastructure to support HCF's digital operations. This role involves developing and maintaining automation capabilities for system deployment, configuration, and monitoring, as well as optimising system performance to ensure high availability and reliability for both on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
Key Tasks
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable platform infrastructure.
- Optimise system performance and ensure high availability and reliability for both on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
- Implement and manage security measures to protect data and systems that align to HCF Cyber standards.
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Provide technical advice and expertise that aligns and empowers the HCF engineering & delivery teams to focus on innovation, by promoting adoption and re-use of the HCF technology.
- Monitor system performance and ensure regular maintenance and updates occur.
- Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery plans.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
Essentials:
- Solid 5-7 years in system administration or platform engineering roles, with proven experience in managing and leading technical projects.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry certification and experience.
- Strong knowledge of virtualisation, storage, networking, and cloud services.
- Strong knowledge of server operating systems, configuration, patching, SOE builds and application deployment.
- Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell).
- In-depth understanding of security protocols and best practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of foundation services (e.g. DNS, DHCP, NTP and certificates).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable (Must have at least out of the following)
- Experience in regulated industry, such as APRA.
- Demonstrated experience with VMware and HCI platforms (e.g. Nutanix, PowerFlex)
- Demonstrated experience with Windows Sever, Red Hat or SUSE operating systems
- Demonstrated experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM), Ansible Tower and Satellite
- Experience in cloud services such as Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, M365, Intune and Conditional Access policies.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MS SQL, AWS RDS).
About HCF
At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover over 1.9 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.
We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver ourStrategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.
Culture & Benefits
Purpose-driven passion
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.
Wellness and work-life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:
- 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
- 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
- Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
- Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.
Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.
Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.
Next steps
If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss.
We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.
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