Regulatory Systems Engineer – Hybrid, Security Cleared

Optus; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Industry training

Job summary

Optus is seeking a qualified Systems Engineer to design, implement and operate regulatory platforms in a hybrid work setting in Australia. The role partners with government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions across the technology lifecycle.

Candidates should have background in telecom/regulatory environments, cloud experience, and strong communication skills. Australian citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, or network engineering.
• Knowledge of data networks, servers, and storage technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern tooling.
• Ability to support fault-tolerant and scalable systems in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of regulatory systems aligned to telecommunications legislation and national interest requirements.
• Assist senior engineers in delivering end-to-end solutions across the technology lifecycle, from development through to operations.
• Contribute to highly available, secure, and scalable systems, ensuring reliability of critical regulatory platforms.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government and law enforcement agencies, to support solution delivery and operations.
• Participate in security risk assessments and help maintain security architecture in regulated environments.
• Support continuous improvement through modern engineering practices, automation, and evolving technologies.

Skills

Systems engineering

Infrastructure

Network engineering

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Optus is seeking a qualified Systems Engineer to design, implement and operate regulatory platforms in a hybrid work setting in Australia. The role partners with government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions across the technology lifecycle.

Candidates should have background in telecom/regulatory environments, cloud experience, and strong communication skills. Australian citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required.