Technical Specialist

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a hands-on Technical Specialist to support and maintain critical test environments, infrastructure, and tooling across our Group Technology function. The role focuses on stability, availability, and performance of servers, storage, and cloud-based environments, with emphasis on Microsoft Azure.

You will work with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver testing services, including security testing such as DAST and penetration testing, helping shape

Job description

Job category:Information & Communication Technology

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number:108348

Employment type:Permanent Full-Time

Salary range:$137551.0-$154055.0

You want to create a supportive culture where people perform and grow beyond their job.

Your innovative mindset is key to creating solutions to complex problems. Our systems drive our organisational success and underpin every journey our customers take. This is your opportunity to be part of an expert team who build and refine seamless technology experiences.

In this role, you'll:

We are seeking a hands-on Technical Specialist to support and maintain critical test environments, infrastructure, and tooling across a growing Group Technology function. This role focuses on ensuring the stability, availability, and performance of servers, storage, and cloud-based environments, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. You will play a key role in delivering and coordinating technical testing services, including security testing such as penetration testing and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST). As part of a newly established team, you will help shape environment standards while working closely with internal teams and third-party providers to support seamless testing delivery.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role descriptionand information pack.

About you

The ideal candidate is a technically strong infrastructure specialist with hands-on experience across Azure cloud environments, servers (Windows & Linux), networking, and identity systems. You bring practical expertise in supporting test environments and have exposure to security testing practices, with DAST or penetration testing experience highly regarded. A proactive, motivated mindset is essential, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves, solve problems, and support team success in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for someone who thrives on collaboration, contributes positively to team culture, and consistently puts in the effort to deliver reliable and high-quality outcomes.

Who we are

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

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

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.