At Leidos, we deliver practical solutions to the Federal Government’s most complex IT engineering problems. And, as a Prime Systems Integrator, these are often on a scale and variety rarely seen by other organisations. Whether developing and supporting technology transformation projects for the Bureau of Meteorology, providing software applications for critical Defence missions, or improving the way the ATO supports its service delivery, our work has a direct impact on the lives of Australians, and will certainly impact on your career.

The role:

As a Data Centre Engineer, you will work as part of our enterprise data centre team to audit our existing data centre footprints and establish a new data centre presence.

You will conduct infrastructure and cabling maintenance, installations, white space administration and conduct power and HVAC analysis. You will also be responsible for helping creating standard operating procedures to establish the governance and procedures of our new data centre.

What You'll Do:

This role will see you undertake the following responsibilities on a regular basis, in addition to other ad hoc activities relevant to a Data Centre Engineer position.

• Installation, termination, testing and labelling of all cross-connects (CAT6, Fibre, MDF phone line) in the IBX.
• Hardware installation including: shelves, power strips, rails, cable management, and ICT equipment
• Undertake physical audits and update CMDB and other relevant systems
• Undertake power and cooling assessments
• Report on current status via the ticketing system, create and distribute relevant shift reports
• Assist in the co-ordination of a constant cycle of large infrastructure deployments
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain collocation space cleanliness.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience in establishing new data centres for the hosting of critical ICT services
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude who enjoys working in a team
• Ability to perform manual handling, climb ladders and lift 25 kilos
• Must be flexible to work nights and weekends during transition periods
• IT or Telecommunication qualification – degree or diploma preferred

The successful candidate may need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements applicable to this role, and your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.  

At Leidos, you will be valued, included and supported. So if you are open-minded and keen to be the difference, we look forward to welcoming you.