Principal OT Architect

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

What You Will Bring

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

What we will offer you:

Hybrid work from home arrangements

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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Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply for the Principal OT Architect role REQ12018 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm Thursday 3rd September 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

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Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

We provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees.

If you do require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Ben via the details below.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may also include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks, if this applies to the pre-employment requirements for this role.

For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, we will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to Queensland Rail's pre-employment frameworks.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Ben with your enquiry via ben.hogan@qr.com.au . Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.