Access Control & Intrusion Detection Security Engineer (Melbourne (AU), VIC, AU)

Req ID:532627 At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems. More than a job: a mission Your future role We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Access Control & Intrusion Detection (ACID / Security) Engineer to join our team responsible for the delivery of the Suburban Rail Loop East (SRLE) project in Melbourne, Victoria . This transformational project will comprise of approximately 26 km of twin-bored tunnels from Cheltenham to Box Hill, six new underground stations at Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood and Box Hill and a train stabling and maintenance facility at Heatherton. Take on a new challenge and put your ACID expertise to good use in the delivery of this state-of-the-art transportation project. You will work with a collaborative, dynamic and committed team, and you will play a key role in ensuring that the project complies with customer and design requirements, while meeting quality, cost and deadline objectives. Responsible for supporting the design for the ACID Systems for the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL). Please note this role is for a max term 2 year contract, based in North Melbourne, start date in the first quarter of 2027. You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across Alstom — solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility. We’ll look to you to Support the onshore CCTV/ACID Lead. Support the offshore (Bangalore, India) ACID team. Understand customer requirements and project context. Participate in the design workshops with customer and work towards getting approval as per the project key milestones. Work closely with all stakeholders like Digital Engineers, Interface Engineers, other Work Packages, etc. Review and release ACID design in accordance with client, operational, and security requirements (BIM models, ACID equipment layout, cable routes, installation design, fixing arrangement, installation method statement, training manual, O&M manual). Consolidate design packages. Interface with ACID OEMs. Configure Integrated System Facility setup. Support the T&C team. What you bring Effective communication skills with the ability to engage, influence and manage stakeholders across all levels. An agile and proactive approach, with the demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, but also work autonomously. Aptitude to understand customer requirements and translating it to Architecture & Design documents to meet the project deadlines with minimum iterations. Rail industry experience is preferred, with transferable experience from control centre, IT, security or CCTV environments also considered. Experience in designing various ACID sub-systems to meet customer's design, operational and functional requirements. Experience and knowledge of developing various interfaces of ACID with other systems like OCS. Genetec experience highly regarded. Alstom, a great place to grow Perks & Benefits 18 weeks paid parental leave Purchase up to 3 additional weeks of annual leave Life insurance cover and salary continuance insurance Flexible public holidays – swap public holidays to suit your preference ME day – an additional paid day off each year Employee Assistance Program (EAP) plus access to our Wellbeing Hub Family discounts on car hire and car sharing Volunteering leave Diversity & Inclusion employee network groups Discounted private medical insurance, novated leasing Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning. Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose. Here, progress isn’t always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts. I mportant to note As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply. We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: . For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.