Data Centre 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.

Expression of Interest
We anticipate an increase in work to support upcoming projects and are proactively building a pipeline of talented professionals to meet this demand.

We are expecting a range of project terms and will review applicants who wish to join us through a contracting employment arrangement.

Your New Role and Responsibilities 
Our Data Centre Engineers work as part of our enterprise data centre team to audit and maintain our existing data centre footprints.
Under the direction of a designated Team leader, perform the following functions as individual assignments or as part of a team:

• Cabling & Connectivity: Install, terminate, test, and label CAT6, fibre, and MDF phone lines within the IBX environment.
• Hardware Setup: Install ICT hardware, including shelves, rails, power strips, and cable management systems.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Support ongoing infrastructure projects, including installation, updates, rationalisation, and decommissioning.
• System & Environment Audits: Conduct physical audits, update CMDB systems, and perform power and cooling assessments.
• Reporting & Quality Standards: Maintain cleanliness, ensure high-quality work, and report progress via the ticketing system.

What You'll Bring to Make an Impact 

• Data Centre Experience: Proven background in maintaining data centres, especially for critical ICT services, with familiarity in Defence environments and protocols.
• Technical Tools Knowledge: Working knowledge of PowerIQ and DC Track systems.
• Physical Requirements: Capable of manual handling, climbing ladders, and lifting to 25kg.
• Flexible Work Hours: Willingness to work nights and weekends during transition periods.
• Qualifications: IT or Telecommunications degree or diploma preferred.

Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application.  We're most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go. 

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 - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & 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.  

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You'll fit right in.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.