Senior Systems Engineer - Telecommunications

Sydney Trains; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains, part of Transport for NSW, seeks a highly experienced System Engineer for the Major Works Operational Technology team. The role is on-site in Sydney, focusing on Functional Analysis of Telecommunications Systems, FTN integration design, and change management for commissioning FTN upgrades or new systems.

The ideal candidate will have CCNP/CCIE-level expertise in carrier-grade IP/MPLS networks, hands-on Nokia technologies, and extensive firewall experience to ensure reliable rail

Qualifications

• Required: design and implement transmission systems incl. MPLS and TDM over IP.
• Experience applying Systems Engineering methodologies across development stages.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Telecommunications engineering and eligibility for graduate Engineers Australia membership.

Responsibilities

• Perform Functional Analysis on Telecommunications Systems.
• Lead and manage Fixed Telecommunications Network (FTN) system integration design activities.
• Facilitate change management activities for commissioning FTN systems into operation.
• Provide stakeholder engagement across Sydney Trains and related teams.

Skills

MPLS over IP

TDM over IP

CCNP level or above

CCIE preferred

Nokia technologies

Firewall platforms

Education

Electrical/Telecommunications engineering degree

Graduate membership of Engineers Australia

Tools

Nokia equipment

Enterprise firewall platforms

Job description

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. 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.

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 4 October 2026.

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

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