Technical Lead - Cyber Infrastructure

Information Technology Services (ITS) Full-time, fixed term position through to December 2027 Base salary will be in the range $117,958 - $132,247 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8) Based at our St Lucia location About This Opportunity As the Technical Lead, Cyber Infrastructure, you will be a senior technical authority within Information Technology Services, contributing to the design, delivery and continuous improvement of enterprise cyber security infrastructure at The University of Queensland. Working within the Infrastructure Engineering team, this role plays a pivotal part in UQ’s Cyber Security Program of Works, shaping secure, resilient and scalable technology solutions that underpin teaching, research and engagement across the University. You will operate in a collaborative, inquisitive and purpose‑driven environment, providing leadership and mentoring while partnering closely with stakeholders across the institution. Key responsibilities will include: Providing senior technical leadership in the design and delivery of cyber security infrastructure solutions aligned to UQ’s cyber security transformation roadmap. Leading and contributing to complex cyber security projects, including solution architecture, implementation and technical governance. Acting as a trusted technical advisor across the University, engaging with diverse business and technical stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable IT services. Mentoring and supporting team members through advanced technical guidance, problem solving and knowledge sharing. About You You will bring a strong blend of technical depth, leadership capability and collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence outcomes in a complex enterprise environment. You will demonstrate: Qualifications equivalent to a postgraduate degree in IT or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and education. Significant experience in technical solution design and delivery within a cyber security transformation context. Proven expertise across enterprise ICT infrastructure, including SASE and ZTNA solutions, virtualised environments, infrastructure automation, and public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Advanced capability in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in large‑scale environments. Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and user documentation. Highly developed interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience mentoring others and working effectively across multidisciplinary teams. The ability to prioritise workload, work autonomously, and deliver outcomes within defined timeframes. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds from around the world, united by a shared purpose of creating positive change. At UQ, excellence is more than an aspiration; it is embedded in how we think, collaborate and deliver impact. Our people are supported through flexible and hybrid working options, strong wellbeing programs, generous parental leave, career development pathways and access to world‑class facilities. UQ continues to strengthen its leadership in digital capability and cyber resilience. In 2025, the University highlighted major investments in secure digital infrastructure to support cutting‑edge research, teaching and global collaboration. Read more about UQ’s commitment to strengthening cyber security and digital resilience across the institution on UQ News: https://www.uq.edu.au/news/. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Beau Mason, Associate Director, IT Infrastructure at b.mason@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Other Information Pre‑employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other relevant integrity and conduct requirements. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Applications close Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64527). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. 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Salary : $117,958 - $132,247