System Engineer

About the Role

The Ministère des Transports terrestres et aériens du Sénégal is looking for a part-time System Engineer to help develop, implement, and upkeep information systems supporting transport services. Based in Sydney, NSW, this hybrid role involves a combination of on-site and remote responsibilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the architectural design, setup, and ongoing improvement of transport-related IT systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, and essential applications in mixed on-site and remote settings.
• Monitor system health, performance, and security; identify and address inefficiencies or vulnerabilities as they arise.
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults, providing both technical and user-facing support where needed.
• Work collaboratively with internal staff and external suppliers to ensure seamless system integration and operation.
• Accurately document technical processes, configurations, and modifications to support operational transparency and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in system upgrade and integration projects, supporting continual technological advancement.
• Ensure that all systems comply with applicable technical and cybersecurity regulations and standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong grounding in Systems Engineering and Design, capable of planning and rolling out scalable, robust solutions.
• Experience in System Administration for server management and application deployment within hybrid IT environments.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for promptly identifying and rectifying system issues, with an ability to guide users and teams through solutions.
• Keen analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration and communication skills, comfortable interacting with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in system monitoring tools, technical documentation, and fundamental networking concepts. Experience with public infrastructure or transport-related systems is desirable.
• Applicable technical education or certifications in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or comparable workplace experience.