Infrastructure Operations Engineer - Network And Connectivity

Cross-Skilled Infrastructure Operations Engineer

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Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

We're looking for a cross-skilled Infrastructure Operations Engineer with a passion for network and connectivity services 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 in network and connectivity. The environment is dynamic, with a strong focus on resilience, automation, and service availability.

If you value inclusive teamwork, enjoy mentoring others, 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:

• Support and maintain network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, WWAN, and VON services, while providing guidance and mentorship to the team.
• Manage IP address allocation and DNS/DHCP configurations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot daily network operations, including event management and incident response, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, maintain runbooks, and provide escalation support to maintain operational continuity.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and system configurations to meet compliance standards, implement security controls and monitoring tools, and drive improvements through structured change management and cross-team collaboration for automation and efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience working in a cross-disciplined team, covering server, compute, and enterprise technology support.
• Strong foundational knowledge of networking technologies, including routing protocols, port management, VLAN configuration, and VPN technologies.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical and 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.

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.

Next Steps

• 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 if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.