Senior Systems Engineer - Telecommunications

Transport for NSW; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW–Sydney Trains seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Telecommunications to lead design authority activities, manage System Engineering tasks, and oversee FTN integrations across large-scale networks in a rail operations context.

You will apply advanced IP/MPLS networking, CCNP/CCIE-level expertise, and experience with Nokia technologies and enterprise firewalls, driving safe, reliable rail communications and complex project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing Transmission systems with MPLS and TDM over IP.
• Advanced systems engineering methodologies across development stages.
• Stakeholder engagement across diverse teams.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Telecommunications engineering; eligible for Engineers Australia membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical management and Design Authority for FTN systems.
• Lead system engineering activities and integration for large projects.
• Perform functional analysis on Telecommunications systems.
• Manage change activities for commissioning alterations.

Skills

CCNP level networking

CCIE preferred

IP/MPLS networks

Nokia technologies

Enterprise firewalls

Systems Engineering methodologies

Education

Electrical/Telecommunications engineering degree

Graduate membership of Engineers Australia

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer - Telecommunications

Senior Systems Engineer - Telecommunications

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.

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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.

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.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 26 July 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact *************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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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