Description

• We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong experience managing and supporting Windows and Linux environments, virtualisation platforms and underlying infrastructure.

• Familiarity with monitoring and eventing tools (VMware, Splunk, PRTG), and backup technologies such as Commvault.

• Familiarity with cloud-based networking concepts and services, particularly within platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team environment, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues across various domains.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills, with a methodical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining clear, accurate documentation.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold or be able to obtain an NV1 level security clearance.

YOUR NEW ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re looking for a cross-skilled Infrastructure Operations Engineer with a passion for server, platform, and database systems to work as part of a team responsible for delivering reliable, scalable, and secure services to our government customer.
You’ll be part of a cross-functional team supporting a range of services and components, while also providing your expertise and learning to the wider team for your specialist skills. The environment is dynamic, with a strong focus on resilience, automation, and service availability.
If you value being part of a passionate team, enjoy automation and improvements, and want to stay technically engaged in a multi-disciplined and inclusive space, we’d love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll join a technically capable and cross-functional team that values open communication, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning. Whether restoring services, optimising workloads, or implementing security baselines, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable and secure platforms. As well as this you will:
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Manage and maintain server SOEs and deployed operating environments (Windows/Linux), including patching, support, and automation improvements.

• Manage and configure hypervisors, backup, and storage solutions.
• Help ensure system reliability and performance by responding to incidents and events, conducting root cause analysis, maintaining runbooks, and providing escalation support.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and system configurations, ensuring they meet compliance standards and supporting improvements through structured change management processes.
• Implement and maintain security controls and monitoring profiles, and work collaboratively across teams to drive automation and operational efficiencies.

DIVERSE TEAM MEMBERS, SHARED VALUES AND A COMMON PURPOSE

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.

• Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process