Go Backend Engineer: Internal Dev Tooling & Automation

Megaport; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flex Your Way

Wellbeing Programs

Learn Without Limits

Zusammenfassung

Leidos Australia is seeking a Senior Angular and Nginx Infrastructure Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team across Australia’s defence and national security projects. You will design, implement and support cloud and hybrid infrastructure with a focus on Angular front-end integration and nginx-based service delivery.

You will work with IaC, CI/CD, and security best practices, collaborating with developers, cybersecurity specialists, and external stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable

Qualifikationen

• Chartered Engineer status with EA or equivalent.
• Engineering degree in civil, infrastructure, or electrical.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience on Defence facilities projects.
• ASEFCON Suite experience.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement and support cloud and hybrid platforms for secure, scalable apps.
• Drive automation, IaC and CI/CD to improve delivery.
• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity specialists and stakeholders.
• Ensure platform reliability, monitoring and security practices.

Kenntnisse

Chartered Engineer

Interpersonal skills

Defence project experience

Facilities design review

Ausbildung

Civil/Infrastructure/Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

ASEFCON Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Provide specialist engineering advice on facilities and infrastructure works associated with JP9101, including building services, civil infrastructure, and estate upgrades.
• Review and assess infrastructure designs, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation prepared by SEG, CFI, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure facilities and infrastructure designs are fit for purpose and suitable for release to the Prime Contractor for delivery and integration activities.
• Conduct technical reviews of building refurbishments, compliance works, fixed plant replacement projects, demolition activities (if any), minor construction works, and utility infrastructure upgrades.
• Review requirements, assumptions, and technical solutions to ensure alignment with project objectives, site constraints, and Defence estate requirements.
• Support infrastructure planning activities, including feasibility assessments, design development, and technical investigations.
• Review engineering documentation and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, codes, standards, Defence policies, and project requirements.
• Engage with Defence Security Estate Group, Defence stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to support effective project outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Hold a Chartered Professional Engineer certification of a registered Professional Engineering Body (such as Engineers Australia) equivalent or be able to attain chartered status.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Infrastructure, Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in facilities and infrastructure Defence projects.
• ASEFCON Suite Experience.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain an AGSVA Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

Senior Angular and Nginx Infrastructure Engineer

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond. must have NV1.

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life. Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission‑critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter. Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes: Flex Your Way - Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part‑time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours. Wellbeing That Matters - Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Learn Without Limits - Access over 120,000 on‑demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities. Work That Makes an Impact - Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities. Build Your Future - Whether you’re deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we’ll invest in our development every step of the way. And Much More - These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help you thrive.

About the Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

The Opportunity

As a Platform Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building and evolving the platforms that underpin our technology environment. Working across cloud and hybrid infrastructure, you’ll help create secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that enable teams to deliver applications efficiently and with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support cloud and hybrid platforms that provide a secure, resilient foundation for business‑critical applications and services.
• Drive automation across infrastructure and application delivery through Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and deployment tooling, reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency.
• Enhance platform reliability, performance and security by implementing monitoring, observability, vulnerability remediation, lifecycle management, and operational best practices.
• Partner closely with developers, architects, cybersecurity specialists, infrastructure teams and business stakeholders to improve platform capabilities, simplify deployment processes, and deliver continuous improvements across the technology landscape.

About You

• Experience in platform engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or a related technology discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with public cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and deployment tooling.
• Capability in scripting and automation using technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, networking, APIs, databases, storage, DNS, and enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, observability, Git, and version control practices.
• Understanding of security principles, identity and access management, secrets management, compliance requirements, and platform security controls.
• Well‑developed analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, build productive stakeholder relationships, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Essential

• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting Red Hat OpenShift based container platforms and Kubernetes platforms in enterprise environments including Advanced Cluster Management.
• Experience with OpenShift Networking and OVN‑K, Enterprise Networking concepts, Ingress and Traffic Management, Load Balancing.
• Experience with OpenShift Storage configuration including OpenShift Data Foundation, Enterprise Storage Arrays, CSI, PV.
• Experience with Linux system administration, container technologies, and cloud‑native architecture principles.
• Capability in automation and Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, GitOps, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and platform integration with tooling such as GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or comparable solutions.
• Experience implementing platform security, monitoring, logging, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Advantageous

• Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of service mesh, observability, DevSecOps, and cloud‑native security practices.
• Experience supporting highly available, regulated, or mission‑critical environments.
• Relevant Red Hat, Kubernetes, cloud, or automation certifications.
• Knowledge or experience in different hypervisors (VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Experience in storage technologies (NetApp, EMC).
• Knowledge of server configuration (Dell, HPE, Cisco).

Role Specifics

Duration: 12 months

Location: QLD, ACT, VIC – Onsite

Eligibility: Australian Citizenship with NV2 clearance

Security clearance

Positive Vetting / Must be willing to obtain Positive Vetting

Job details

Infrastructure Engineers implement, manage and retire the infrastructure (including physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure) that support digital services.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Design and implement cross‑domain IT solutions that are scalable, secure and complaint to meet business requirements and align with organisational strategic goals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate into technical requirements.
• Manage relationships with vendors to ensure effective implementation and support.
• Maintain technical documentation in accordance with industry standards

Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in configuration and sustainment of Linux based ICT infrastructure including servers and/or network devices, system monitoring and authentication services.
• Demonstrated experience in design and delivery of be