Introductions

Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network and employing over 37,000 people globally we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in.

Your New Role

We have an opportunity for a hands-on Data Engineer to join our Data Analytics team, working on the JP2096 program. In this role, you will be contributing to an important C4ISR capability that will assist ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) staff with the discovery of complex data from multiple applications.

The purpose of your role is to ensure availability and quality of data required for data analytics tasks. A “Day in the Life” will see you

• Working closely with Data Scientists to analyse requirements for analytical support of users
• Developing data models and data queries
• Designing APIs, ETL and acquiring datasets from source systems
• Designing, optimising and maintaining data architecture and data pipelines
• Implementing data security/ data access management
• Investigating data structures, preparing and blending data in order to provide ready-to work datasets for Data Scientists
• Performing database tuning and optimisation
• Developing recommendations for improvements in data quality.

In addition, you will also have an opportunity to contribute to the continuous evolution of the key C4ISR capability that enhances the security of Australians at home and abroad.

About You and What You'll Bring

We are seeking a talented Data Engineer who loves everything data and who is passionate about developing innovative data solutions.  

Do you have a high attention to detail? Are you able to effectively communicate with your colleagues across multiple areas – Leidos team and Defence Subject Matter Experts? If you had said “yes” to the above, keep reading.

Other skills and experience include:

• Expert knowledge of and implementation experience with SQL Server
• SQL Server database administration experience
• Expert knowledge of efficient database configuration and schema design for Data Science use cases
• Ability to work with structured, semi-structured and unstructured data
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to independently suggest new solutions
• Good knowledge of and ability to apply standards, technical principles and concepts in the field of Data Engineering
• Experience working with and integrating modern Data Analytics/ Data Science tools, such as Power BI Desktop, Power BI Report Server and Alteryx
• Strong experience developing REST APIs and ETL
• Programming in SQL. Experience with other programing languages (desirable)
• Experience with Elasticserach/ ELK stack and Solr (desirable)
• Understanding of ISR processes and complexities involved in working with Defence data would be advantageous (desirable).

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain and hold a NV-2 security clearance. 

What You’ll Love

Be a part of a Greenfields project where you can help shape the future of our nation's Defence environment. You’ll be joining a fun and friendly team who support each other closely and love to celebrate together.

This is a fast growing business currently implementing a range of business improvement initiatives, so you’ll have the chance to see some market leading technologies implemented across the function along with contributing to building further on the progressive work currently being developed. We offer a flexible working environment where it’s possible to design your ideal work week.