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

YOUR NEW ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Senior Midrange Engineer to join our Digital Modernisation Division, working in some of the most complex, multi-vendor tech environments, alongside a supportive and collaborative team.
This role requires technical expertise in server administration, particularly in Unix Linux AIX environments, database management, and hardware maintenance. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. If you are passionate about optimising server and database performance and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

More specifically, it will include the following:

• Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Unix-based operating systems (Linux, RHEL, AIX, Solaris).
• Strong understanding of networks, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and associated tools.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting databases, including performance tuning in Unix/Linux environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise backup solutions (IBM Storage Protect) and storage technologies; IaC tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) experience is highly favourable.
• Involved in disaster recovery planning, server documentation, capacity planning, system performance monitoring, and mentoring junior team members.
• Willingness to participate in an on call roster

We promote internally and offer a varied career path, so if you’re seeking growth and challenge, you’ve come to the right place.

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.