Platform Engineer

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility options

Headspace access

MeQuilibrium access

Learning platform

Challenging projects

Career growth

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build and evolve cloud and hybrid platforms. You will work across cloud environments to deliver secure, scalable solutions that support mission-critical applications.

You will drive automation using Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD tooling and scripting, partnering with developers and security teams to improve reliability and performance. The role offers opportunities to grow technically and advance within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in platform engineering, DevOps or related disciplines.
• Hands-on with public cloud and hybrid environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, automation.
• Scripting in Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Networking, APIs, databases, storage, and security basics.
• Docker and Kubernetes expertise.
• Strong knowledge of Git/version control practices.
• Understanding of security principles and platform security controls.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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.

Skills

Platform engineering

DevOps

Cloud engineering

Infrastructure engineering

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking basics

Git/version control

Security principles

Education

Degree or equivalent in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

Description

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.

Benefits

• 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 your development every step of the way.
• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them 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.

In This Role, You Will

• 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

You are a technology professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving operational outcomes, and building platforms that enable teams to work more effectively. You bring a collaborative approach and are comfortable working across technical and business stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions.

Essential

• 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, and modern DevOps practices.
• 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.

Advantageous

• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar automation and deployment platforms.
• Exposure to observability and monitoring tools such as Elastic, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Datadog, or equivalent technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud security, DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), cost optimisation, capacity planning, and resilience practices.
• Familiarity with Agile, ITIL, or other service management methodologies.
• Relevant cloud, DevOps, Kubernetes, infrastructure, or cybersecurity certifications.
• A degree, diploma, equivalent practical experience, or relevant professional certification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, cloud technologies, DevOps, infrastructure, Kubernetes, or cybersecurity.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold an NV-1 security clearance.

What To Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role‑specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Pay Range

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.