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 pushing the boundaries of digital technologies to support critical national capabilities and deliver secure, reliable services for our customers and 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
Partnering closely with the Associate Director, Regulatory Programs, and working with key internal and external stakeholders, you will:
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
At Optus, we are strengthened by others and value diversity in all its forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you require adjustments or accessibility support during the recruitment process, we're here to help.
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 chance 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.
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📌 Senior Systems Engineer (Australia)
🏢 Optus
📍 Australia