Senior Systems Engineer

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain regulatory systems and solutions supporting Optus' obligations under telecommunications legislation and national interest initiatives
• Support end-to-end solution delivery, from architecture and development through to operations and lifecycle management
• Act as a technical point of contact for government agencies and stakeholders, ensuring continuity and reliability of regulatory platforms
• Maintain and enhance secure, highly available, and scalable systems infrastructure
• Contribute to security architecture, risk assessments, and compliance activities for sensitive regulatory environments
• Collaborate across Networks, Legal & Regulatory, vendors, and external agencies to deliver innovative and compliant technical outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, modern engineering practices, and emerging technologies

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in systems engineering or infrastructure engineering, ideally within telecommunications or highly regulated environments
• Strong expertise in distributed systems, infrastructure, and network technologies
• Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern engineering tools
• Experience designing and supporting secure, fault tolerant, and scalable solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage across technical and non technical audiences
• Exposure to 4G/5G networks and data analytics is highly desirable
• Relevant qualifications in Computer Science or Engineering, with cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) advantageous

Due to the nature of this role, you must hold (or be eligible to obtain) an Australian Government security clearance, requiring citizenship and residency criteria.

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, health services, and childcare
• Generous leave policies, including additional 'Connected' days to focus on wellbeing and life priorities
• Inclusive parental leave and strong support for families and carers
• Ongoing learning with Optus U and industry aligned micro credentials
• A diverse, inclusive workplace with employee led networks and wellbeing support services

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