IS/IT/Cyber Systems Engineer

Hitachi Rail; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Salary continuance

Annual leave and holidays

Company social events

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Sydney is seeking a proactive IS/IT/Cyber Systems Engineer to design, deploy and support project IT and cyber infrastructure for SMW and future rail programmes. You will translate system inputs into scalable IT solutions, covering data centre, storage and end-user platforms across multiple locations.

The role requires strong virtualization, OT cyber knowledge, and end-to-end deployment experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT systems or infrastructure engineering within complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of virtualisation platforms, clustering, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Cyber technologies for the OT environment.
• Experience in server, storage, and end-user system deployment.
• Ability to support system configuration, testing, and commissioning.
• Understanding of resilient and scalable IT architecture principles.
• Experience producing technical documentation and supporting procurement.
• Relevant qualifications in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or similar.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end implementation of IT infrastructure for projects.
• Translate product line and system engineering inputs into IT system designs.
• Define equipment specifications for procurement (servers, storage, end-user devices).
• Design virtualisation environments and clusters (Proxmox) across locations.
• Configure and deploy compute, storage, and end-user platforms.
• Design, develop, and implement cyber solutions for the project.
• Support procurement activities with technical evaluation of equipment.
• Support integration, testing, and commissioning of IT/Cyber systems.
• Provide technical support during deployment and early operations.
• Define and configure workstations, monitors, and related infrastructure.
• Maintain design consistency and configuration control across systems.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Virtualisation

Cyber for OT

Server deployment

Storage deployment

Documentation & procurement

System design

Technical writing

Education

Relevant IT/Systems Engineering qualifications

Tools

Proxmox clusters

Job description

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated IS/IT/Cyber Systems Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Sydney, Australia.

The IS/IT/Cyber Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, specification, configuration, deployment, and support of project IT and cyber infrastructure across the Sydney Metro West (SMW) project and future programmes, including Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2. The role ensures that system and product inputs are translated into practical, scalable, and maintainable IT solutions, covering data centre infrastructure, virtualisation platforms, storage, and end-user systems across OCC, BOCC, stations, and associated facilities.

The SMW project includes a distributed IT environment requiring consistent design and implementation across multiple locations. This includes centralised data centre environments, station-based systems, and operational end-user platforms. A dedicated engineering role is required to ensure that IT infrastructure is consistently defined, procured, configured, and deployed in alignment with system requirements and internal product standards, providing continuity across design, delivery, and early operations.

Key accountabilities:

The IS/IT/Cyber Systems Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end implementation of IT infrastructure, including:

Translating product line and system engineering inputs into IT system designs

Defining equipment specifications for procurement, including servers, storage, and end-user devices

Designing virtualisation environments, including Proxmox clusters across OCC, BOCC, and witness sites, as well as standalone station clusters

Configuring and deploying compute, storage, and virtual platforms

Designing, developing, and implement cyber solutions for the project

Supporting procurement activities, including technical evaluation of equipment

Supporting integration, testing, and commissioning of IT/Cyber systems

Providing technical support during deployment and early operations

Defining and configuring workstations, monitors, video walls, handheld devices, and associated infrastructure

Maintaining design consistency and configuration control across all system

Required skills and knowledge:

Experience in IT systems or infrastructure engineering within complex environments

Strong knowledge of virtualisation platforms, clustering, and distributed systems

Knowledge of Cyber technologies for the OT environment

Experience in server, storage, and end-user system deployment

Ability to support system configuration, testing, and commissioning

Understanding of resilient and scalable IT architecture principles

Experience producing technical documentation and supporting procurement

Relevant qualifications in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or similar

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive. We’re especially keen to hear from women and people of all genders considering a career in engineering, cybersecurity, and rail technology.

What we offer:

Annual performance, development, and salary review process.

Ongoing professional development and training.

Salary continuance.

Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).

Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).

Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.

Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.