Transport for NSW

Systems Architect – Telecommunication

Transport for NSW

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Burwood • 🇦🇺 Australia

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Salary

💰 A$163,149 - A$179,913 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

CloudMicroservices

About the role

  • Be part of the Asset Program team within Asset Management of the Engineering and Maintenance Directorate within Sydney Trains
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining the system architecture for a major system-of-interest within a dedicated program of work
  • Act as the Engineering Authority for Operational Technology (OT) system architecture
  • Lead concept generation, conduct tradespace exploration, drive concept selection activities, and guide the evolution of the architectural solution across complex operational systems supporting both program and organisational objectives
  • Work closely with an external Client-Side System Integrator (CSSI) engaged by Sydney Trains
  • Collaborate as peers in architecture development and integration planning
  • Participate in joint architecture working groups and regular technical workshops
  • Review and assure the CSSI’s technical outputs
  • Provide technical and architectural guidance
  • Ensure the CSSI’s detailed architectural artefacts, documentation, system modelling and analysis align with Sydney Train’s process and systems
  • Jointly shape key deliverables such as reference architectures, interface definitions, and integration strategies
  • Ensure architectural alignment, consistency of principles, and effective integration across program boundaries
  • Manage the ongoing maintenance and evolution of the program’s system architecture throughout the program phases, ensuring it continues to support strategic goals and adapts to emerging requirements.

Requirements

  • Completion of a four-year or longer degree in Information Technology, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
  • Proven experience as a Systems Architect with a focus on telecommunications and operational systems
  • Extensive background in system architecture and design, including end-to-end solution development
  • Strong understanding of telecom network technologies (e.g., OSS/BSS, 4G/5G, IP networks, signalling protocols)
  • Expertise in architecture frameworks and methodologies such as the Unified Architecture Framework, ARCADIA methodology, or similar and hands-on experience with architectural modelling tools
  • Working knowledge of cloud-native architectures, NFV/SDN, and microservices design
  • Ability to lead concept generation, tradespace exploration, and architecture evolution
  • Familiarity with security standards, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks in telecommunication industry
  • Proficiency in integration design and interoperability between complex systems
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills to work across engineering, operations, and business teams.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
systems architectureend-to-end solution developmenttelecommunicationsOSS/BSS4G5GIP networkssignalling protocolscloud-native architecturesNFV/SDN
Soft skills
leadershipstakeholder engagementcommunicationconcept generationtradespace explorationarchitecture evolution