Senior Systems Engineer - Network

Metro Trains Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Trains Sydney is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer - Network to join our Engineering and Maintenance Delivery team. You will manage operational technology and network systems, collaborating with Cybersecurity to respond to alerts and strengthen resilience so passengers travel with confidence.

In this role you will configure and troubleshoot OT networking, implement cyber controls, develop system documentation and diagrams, and work with cross-functional teams and subcontractors to deliver

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience ideally from rail, critical systems or service provider networks.
• Cisco syntax and Cisco-like devices are mandatory.
• Exposure to cybersecurity events is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot networking infrastructure in an OT environment.
• Develop, implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for OT environments.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including diagrams and configurations.
• Collaborate with Cyber, IT, operations, maintenance and safety teams.
• Experience with VLANs, MPLS, VRFs and VPLS.
• Experience with ERPS and RSTP ring networks.
• Configure routing technologies such as OSPF and BGP.
• Work with subcontractors and understand change management processes.

Skills

Cisco syntax

Networking design

OT networking

MPLS/VPLS

VLANs

VRFs

ERPS

RSTP

OSPF

BGP

Fortinet NGFW

Python/Perl

Change management

Subcontractor management

Tools

Cisco IOS

Fortinet FortiGate

Network documentation

Job description

MTS are the proud operators and maintainers of the M1 Northwest and Bankstown Line with the new City section now operational. We run a fully automated passenger railway – an Australian first. We connect our customers to opportunities that matter to them while delivering the next generation of rail travel to Sydney. With global expertise, we manage 51.5km of track and 21 stations, with a planned expansion into southwest Sydney.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer - Network to join our Engineering and Maintenance Delivery team, working across a range of disciplines, to play an instrumental role in managing all activities relating to Operational Technology (OT) and Network.

The role will work closely with our Engineering team to maintain and optimise the network infrastructure used to operate the metro. You will work closely with the Cybersecurity team in responding to alerts and improving the resilience of the network.

Reporting into the Principal Engineer, Communication and Control Systems, this critical role will interface closely with our internal and external stakeholders to ensure our unique systems are safe, operational and resilient to enable our passengers to travel with confidence.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot networking infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls in an OT environment.
• Develop, implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for OT environments, including network hardening, Next Generation Firewall configuration and micro-segmentation.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including network diagrams, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cyber, IT, operations, maintenance, and safety.
• Experience with VLANs, MPLS, VRFs and VPLS.
• Experience with ring networks such as ERPS and RSTP.
• Configuration of routing technologies such as OSPF and BGP.
• Scripting skills such as Perl or Python desirable.
• Experience with NGFWs such as Fortinet.
• Working with or managing subcontractors.
• Understanding of change management processes (e.g. CCB, CAB etc.).

About You

You have extensive hands-on demonstrated experience ideally gained from a rail, critical systems or service provider network. A solid understanding of Cisco syntax and Cisco like devices is mandatory. You may also have had exposure responding to cybersecurity events. You are able to effectively navigate through design documentation reviews, network fault troubleshooting, and network design.

You will have a high level of oral and written communications skills and confident in establishing relationships, influence and working in partnership with stakeholders at all levels both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve critical business outcomes in a complex operating environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team as we expand to the Southwest.

What’s on Offer

We are offering a permanent opportunity with flexible working options and access to a wide range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport discounts and access to gyms across NSW
• Vehicle Leasing options
• Employee Recognition Awards
• EAP services including confidential advice

The future of train travel, today. That’s what we intend to deliver. And it all starts with our people. Positive and upbeat with an ‘anything-is-possible’ approach, the MTS team is rewriting expectations.

So, if you are energised and enthused by working in a challenging, future focused, vibrant, can-do environment, then let’s talk!

MTS is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome applications of candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.