Principal OT Architect
Queensland Rail
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Brisbane • Australia
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About the role
- Provide senior technical leadership and architectural oversight for OT server hosting and core infrastructure platforms.
- Develop, maintain and govern OT infrastructure architecture, standards and design artefacts.
- Assess existing environments and identify opportunities to improve reliability, security, performance and resilience.
- Provide architectural assurance across OT-related projects, including participation in design reviews and development of cost estimates.
- Engage with project, operational and technical stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business and operational requirements.
- Support implementation activities and ensure compliance with Queensland Rail OT architecture and security standards.
- Advise on and undertake proactive maintenance of OT hosting environments, including virtual and physical infrastructure.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of complex infrastructure issues and escalated incidents to support safe and reliable operations
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of on‑premises server and storage architecture, including commissioning and lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and maintaining server and compute infrastructure in OT/ICS environments.
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Proven experience with Hyper‑V and VMware virtualisation platforms.
- Experience with Active Directory, VEEAM Backup and Restoration, Symantec End Point Protection applications.
- Sound understanding of OT/ICS cybersecurity standards and vendor hardening best practices.
- Strong end‑to‑end solution design and delivery capability.
- Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with Information Technology systems, ideally within critical infrastructure or operational environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering
Benefits
- Competitive salary and superannuation
- Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel on the SEQ and long-distance travel networks.
- Professional Development and membership opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Fitness Passport is a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state.
- Employee Assistance Program covering career, conflict management, nutrition, and family support and assistance.
- Flu Vaccination Program
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Hard Skills & Tools
OT infrastructure architectureserver and storage architectureserver and compute infrastructureWindows operating systemLinux operating systemHyper-VVMwareActive DirectoryVEEAM Backup and RestorationSymantec End Point Protection
Soft Skills
technical leadershiparchitectural oversightcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementdesign review participationproactive maintenanceincident resolutionsolution design
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s degree in Engineering