SCADA System Administrator

• Role SCADA System Administrator
• Location Parramatta
• Business Unit Finance Commercial and Digital
• Level Level 14
• Hours 38hrs/week
• Salary Details - $151253.19 Base pay
• Full Time -Permanent Position

About us

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

What will you be doing

To provide highly competent system administration functions to ensure the integrity and reliable operation of Water Networks and Treatment Plants SCADA and IoT telemetry systems supporting operations of Customer Hub and Production. To participate in 24x7 support roster for SCADA and triage of after-hours Digital support calls. To lead improvements of reliability and performance of SCADA systems while enhancing internal partners experience and satisfaction.

• Monitor and review the performance of the SCADA/IoT telemetry systems to ensure optimal system performance.
• Provide daily system administration operation and on-going configuration of the SCADA telemetry systems. (including operating systems SCADA applications and network).
• Develop and maintain appropriate procedures for SCADA system administration tasks and ensure system administration standards and procedures are up to date accurate and meet OT business objectives.
• Develop and maintain SCADA server and workstation builds and provide on-going technical support.
• Ongoing maintenance upgrade install and release of approved software and firmware installed on SCADA telemetry computers servers workstations remote terminal units field bus interface modules network components etc.
• Provide System Administration Help Desk and System Fault Management services to OT and service delivery partners.
• Implement a system of user access and privileges for SCADA remote users in line with best computer practices and/or approved SWC standards.
• Ensure system security (including physical logical and information security) of the SCADA telemetry systems is implemented and maintained in line with industry best practise.
• Co-ordinate all activities including third-party contractors to ensure the integrity of all SCADA system data and all systems are backed up and restore procedures work.
• Manage Operational Technology SCADA change request for SCADA system administration and network security configuration.
• Participate in post incident reviews identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain beneficial relationships with service delivery partners ensuring that their needs are understood and the best solutions are determined.
• Accept ownership of problems and ensure they are handled to internal partners satisfaction.

Who are we looking for

• Deep understanding and practical knowledge of the Critical Control System operations in a Utility company especially from perspective of resilience and performance aspects of the technology
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in an Engineering or Computer Science or related discipline with proven experience in computer system administration.
• Thorough knowledge of system administration activities needed to support advanced SCADA telemetry systems.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and associated system administration functions.
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS or equivalent communications equipment configuration
• Working knowledge of National and International Information Security standards.
• Working knowledge of SCADA and telemetry system software.
• Working knowledge of full system development life cycle (SDLC).
• Working knowledge of Linux Red Hat.
• Working knowledge of Privileged Access Management.
• Experience in developing work instructions and procedures to ensure the reliability and availability of SCADA or telemetry systems.
• Ability to identify actual and emerging problems and devise and implement solutions which meet business requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships between the team product delivery partners and service providers.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration:Well ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support:Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance:Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Fitness Passport:Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.

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Closing date: 28^th Feb 2026

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At Sydney Water we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers quality of life and safeguarding Sydneys future. We see the world is changing so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we diverse skills mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including First Nations people LGBTQIA people people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.

As part of the application process Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHiresTermsand Sydney WatersPrivacy Collection Statement Job Application. Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities.