Systems Engineer

Optus is a leading telecommunications company known for delivering innovative solutions, disrupting the industry, and evolving into a technology-driven organisation with a diverse portfolio of products and services. We are committed to leveraging modern technologies to support critical national capabilities and deliver secure, reliable outcomes for customers and government partners.

Due to the nature of this role, you must be an Australian Citizen who holds (or be eligible to obtain) an Australian Government security clearance.

What You'll Do

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of regulatory systems aligned to telecommunications legislation and national interest requirements
• Assist senior engineers in delivering end-to-end solutions across the technology lifecycle, from development through to operations
• Contribute to highly available, secure, and scalable systems, ensuring reliability of critical regulatory platforms
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government and law enforcement agencies, to support solution delivery and operations
• Participate in security risk assessments and help maintain security architecture in regulated environments
• Support continuous improvement through modern engineering practices, automation, and evolving technologies

What You'll Bring

• Experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, or network engineering, ideally within telecommunications or regulated environments
• Knowledge of data networks, servers, and storage technologies, with exposure to distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern tooling
• Ability to support fault-tolerant and scalable systems in production environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exposure to 4G/5G networks and data analytics is desirable
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science/Engineering; cybersecurity certifications are an advantage

The Good Stuff

• Competitive remuneration and employee discounts, including monthly credits and savings on Optus products
• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid office/home model
• Access to a vibrant campus with onsite amenities and wellbeing facilities
• Generous leave policies, including additional 'Connected' days
• Inclusive parental leave and strong support for families and carers
• Continuous learning through Optus U and industry-recognised programs
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with strong employee networks and wellbeing support

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email or call . We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.