Senior Systems Engineer - Telecommunications

Sydney Trains; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains, part of Transport for NSW, seeks a senior Systems Engineer to lead telecom systems engineering and technical integration for major projects. You will provide Design Authority oversight and work within the Major Works Operational Technology team on on-site telecommunication networks.

The role demands expertise in IP/MPLS networks, Nokia technologies, and enterprise firewall platforms. A strong systems engineering background and relevant electrical/telecommunications qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing transmission systems including MPLS and TDM over IP.
• Applied Systems Engineering methodologies across development stages from specifications to validation.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Telecommunications engineering and eligibility for Engineers Australia graduate membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical management activities and Design Authority function for Sydney Trains’ operational telecom systems assets.
• Lead systems engineering and technical integration activities for systems and high‑complexity projects.
• Perform functional analysis on telecommunications systems and manage FTN system integration design activities.
• Facilitate change management activities related to commissioning of new/altered FTN systems.

Skills

IP/MPLS networks

Nokia technologies

CCNP or CCIE

Firewall platforms

Systems Engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical/Telecommunications engineering

Graduate membership of Engineers Australia

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Auburn, NSW, AU, 2144

Job reference number: 109637

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $144514.0-$160687.0

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge. You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing. In this role, you'll:

Work as part of the Major Works Operational Technology team this role will see you provide technical management activities, subject-matter expertise and Design Authority function on Sydney Trains’ operational Telecommunications systems assets and lead Systems Engineering and technical integration activities for systems and high complexity projects.

Your day will vary between System Engineering activities associated with performing Functional Analysis on Telecommunications Systems, leading and managing Fixed Telecommunications Network (FTN) system integration design activities and facilitating change management activities associated with commissioning of any new/alterations of FTN system into operation.

We are seeking a highly experienced candidate with strong expertise in carrier-grade IP/MPLS networks, particularly Nokia technologies. The ideal candidate will possess advanced networking skills equivalent to CCNP level or above (CCIE preferred) and have hands‑on experience designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing large-scale telecommunications and mission‑critical networks. The successful candidate will also have extensive experience with enterprise and service provider firewall platforms.

You will play a key part in providing a communication between vital components of systems which lead to high reliable network connections which has a big impact on safe and reliable rail operations.

This is a permanent opportunity.

About You

Your extensive experience with the design and implementation of Transmission systems including MPLS and TDM over IP and experience in practical application of Systems Engineering methodologies across system development stages from specifications through to validation, will see you in a role where you can experience stakeholder engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders across the Sydney Trains business and join a highly inclusive and collaborative team.

You will also be tertiary qualified in Electrical/Telecommunications engineering and qualify for graduate membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 4 October 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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