Platform Engineer
Position Description
- Be part of a significant transformation phase across KiwiRail
- Critical role driving KiwiRail’s operational technology infrastructure
- Permanent position, based in Wellington
He kōrero mō mātou | About us:
At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.
Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard.
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:
The Platform Engineer serves as a critical driver of KiwiRail’s Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, with responsibilities spanning ongoing support, strategic design, system build, and continuous development. This role ensures that infrastructure services are dependable, secure, and closely aligned with the organisation’s evolving business objectives and compliance obligations. As a technology leader, the Platform Engineer champions innovation and best practices across core technology pillars, including virtualization platforms, storage architecture, server environments, networking systems, and cybersecurity solutions.
Critical to the success of this role is the ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships across a wide variety of business and technical stakeholders.
Key accountabilities include:
- Effectively participating in various Operation Technology (OT) functions and operations by designing, implementing and administering OT infrastructures; manage upgradesinstallations, maintenance, data security, and technical documentation.
- Overseeing end-to-end lifecycle of all OT systems
- Overseeing maintenance and support of security and anti-virus solutions within the platform environment
- Troubleshooting issues and proactively reporting
- Analysing services costs and identifying trends
- Ensuring disaster recovery capabilities and all technology implementations are adhered to
- Deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines, working efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- After hours On-Call Support.
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:
Knowledge and experience
- Possess over 5 years’ hands-on experience managing platform infrastructure and technologies, including VMware ESX, HyperV, Pure Storage, Cisco networking equipment (switches and routers), as well as Checkpoint and FortiGate firewalls
- Demonstrate expertise with server environments, including 5+ years’ experience across Microsoft Server platforms and Linux/Unix operating systems
- Possess over 3 years’ hands-on experience managing and supporting antivirus solutions such as but not limited to TrendMicro, Symantec and Trellix (previously known as McAfee); including security incident response
- Experience supporting Infrastructure & Network services in an Enterprise environment
- Able to demonstrable experience in scripting and usage of templates
- Be an explorer, independent thinker, analytical, highly motivated and self-directing
- It is desirable that you have over 7 years’ technical IT/IS experience
- It is desirable that you have prior experience with Azure
- It is desirable that you have experience in Agile environment
- Knowledge and experience working in an operation technology infrastructure is a plus
Ways of working / Work-related qualities
- You communicate well at all levels
- You make good decisions and are politically aware
- You're flexible and practical
- You focus on customers' needs
- You have a commercial mindset
- You value diversity and help create an inclusive workplace
Qualifications
You need either:
- Tertiary level qualification in computer science or similar
- ITIL training
- Either VMware, Microsoft, Cisco or Checkpoint Certification
- Good understanding of datacentre, networking, release management, automation and testing
- Experience with Server deployment, Pure storage and Cisco\Fortinet\Checkpoint networking
- Antivirus Technology certification or training
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:
- 5 weeks’ annual leave
- Competitive remuneration plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- Commitment to continued learning and development
- Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust
Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?
Rā aukati | Applications close: 20 July 2025