Evergreen Lead

Company Description

At Leidos, we do work that really matters inspired by our mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. With 25 years of local experience, our 2000 team members, work together to solve Australia’s toughest challenges in government, defence, intelligence and border protection. We’re robust and ambitious, and we empower our people to do their best work. You’ll feel inspired by what you can achieve and will be supported by an inclusive and flexible culture that genuinely cares for your wellbeing. Together, we can be the difference. 

Job Description

We are a growing Program team that specialises in IT infrastructure based projects related to end user experience in the Defence space.  It’s an exciting time to be in our team, with a strong pipeline of interesting and complex projects. A new initiative within that program is being established to build on existing infrastructure services to improve modern infrastructure and services. It needs a Technical Lead to take ownership of the entire solution and ensure its technical success.

Our team is very fast paced and work through numerous challenges to deliver client outcomes.  We are seeking a dedicated and resilient individual, who embrace hard work, and want to make a difference.  In return, you will experience professional growth and work with similar individuals with varying levels of industry experience, management at all levels and various technical SMEs across a broad range of disciplines.  We offer training aligned with your role and career path.

What You'll Do in Your New Role:

• Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex computer systems (MA) I would suggest leaving this in as there is the possibility to recommend and design new improvements
• Coordinate design for uplift or modification of subsystems and integration of total system
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions
• Determine systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security
• Identify, analyse, and resolve program support deficiencies
• Develop and recommend corrective actions
• Provide technical guidance for a range of technical skill sets including: database, network, compute and storage
• Responsible for delivery of technical components within a given work stream
• Manages a team of up to ten system engineers on a daily basis
•  Adopt modern technologies supporting CI/CD functionality of solution delivery
• Adopt modern technologies supporting automated testing functionality of solution delivery, including unit testing, functional testing, integrated testing, performance testing, stress testing
• Adopt modern technologies supporting PaaS, Infrastructure as Code, SDDC, SDN, etc.
• Implement modern End User Computing solutions, including but not limited to Win 11 roll-outs, VDI solutions, printing solutions, core services, multifactor authentication, and user experience monitoring solutions.

Qualifications

At least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with  substantial relevant professional experience and specialised training that is commensurate with the assignment.

Relevant certifications or Professional membership would be desirable.

Key Skills

• Strong individual contributor and team player in a professional environment
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Advanced level of skill with relevant technologies and domains
• Strong leadership skills
• Good initiative in developing and improving systems and procedures
• Strong problem solving skills with proven ability to, independently or within a team, resolve complex issues to ensure desired outcomes
• Strong conceptual, analytical and interpretive skills with high level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels and influence key stakeholders

You will ideally possess significant experience across the following:

• Physical Infrastructure (storage, compute, network)
• Virtual Infrastructure (storage, compute, network)
• Windows EUC and Server OSI deployment
• SOE
• Citrix
• Full SDLC
• Infrastructure as code
• DevSecOps
• QA (functional, performance, vulnerability, etc.)

Due to the nature of work we do for our customers, all applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and to hold a current NV-1 or NV-2 security clearance with AGSVA.

Additional Information

What you'll love At Leidos, you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions. 

As a business we are focusing on setting people up for growth and success, so individuals can develop specialist skills and make significant contributions whilst broadening their experience within the cyber security field.  If this sounds like you and you have the right attitude coupled with the willingness to challenge yourself and want to be in a team delivering security capability for government – apply today.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.