About us

At Sydney Trains our vision is to keep Sydney moving by putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. We work at the heart of local communities and integrate cutting edge technology to deliver efficient rail services which exceed expectations and support a rapidly growing economy. Sydney Trains also operate the Rail Operations Centre and are responsible for the maintenance of assets including tracks, trains, signals, overhead wiring, stations and facilities. We conduct our operations in the community in compliance with the principles of ecologically sustainable development.

Our Operational Technology Unit within Network Maintenance is responsible for ensuring high availability and reliability of Control Systems, Wireless and Fixed voice and data networks, Condition Monitoring and Passenger Information infrastructure and Cyber Security of Operational Systems. 

The opportunity 

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Snr Manager Operational Technology Cyber Security to join us in the Operational Technology Unit to lead the Cyber Security Operations team in providing Cyber Security Services to the Operational Systems of Sydney Trains and drive a high-performing team. In this role you will manage the integrity and reliability of technology system assets within the Engineering & Maintenance Branch and drive continuous improvement and consistency in engineering process within the Operational Technology Cyber Security discipline. 

Managing the response of the Cyber Security Operations Team to incidents including 24hr provision of advice

Working with the Associate Director Operational Technology to support the development and execution of Engineering and Maintenance Brach Cyber Security Strategy

Leading, coaching and supporting a team of technical staff to develop and deliver high quality network-wide solutions

Managing the integrity and reliability of technological assets within Network Maintenance function to meet asset assurance standards

Managing critical technical interfaces within the Technology Engineering discipline ensuring Network Maintenance requirements are addressed during development of policy, technical documents

About you 

You are tertiary qualified in a Technology or Cyber Security discipline with an understanding of IEC 62443 standards, looking for an opportunity that will give you exposure to high level government strategy and help shape NSW government’ cyber security vision.

Your strong communication skills will ensure your ability to present highly technical information in an understandable manner, and then influence a variety of stakeholders to drive improvement and change.

Ideally, you will also have a strong grasp of Cyber Security and Operational Technology and a demonstrated understanding of managing interface issues between various technical, production and operational disciplines.

Want to know more?

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

Interested? 

Right now is an exciting time to join our team as we prepare to meet the needs of customers with a world-class rail system. 

Be a part of something big. Apply today to register your interest! 

Salary and benefits

This is a Transport Senior Service role (TSSM Level) 

Need help? 

For any enquiries, please contact Yvonne on yvonne.hughes@transport.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Wednesday 30th March at 11:59pm 

Please note: Successful candidates will need to undertake background checks and criminal record checks.

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

Find out more about Sydney Trains at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains/about-sydney-trains 

For permanent positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For most Temporary jobs, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia. To be considered for these roles you must be 18 years of age. Applicants will need to complete merit-based selection activities and will be subject to satisfactory medical, drug & alcohol and criminal record checks as part of the selection process. Please note that an eligibility list may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled using this eligibility list (where the vacancy is within 60 minutes travelling time). Transport for NSW is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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