Work That MattersLeidos Australia delivers technology 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 worlds toughest challenges in government intelligence defence aviation border protection and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
This role has been created to support a Sydneybased Defence customer delivering critical service coordination and operational support across a complex ICT environment.
We are seeking an experienced Software-Defined Environment (SOE) Engineer to support the planning development testing and deployment of a Windows 11 Standard Operating Environment across the enterprise. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring a smooth transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 aligning with organisational security compliance and performance standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with maintaining the Windows 11 Standard Operating Environment (SOE) image using tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
- Package and test applications (MSI AppV MSIX) for Windows 11 compatibility.
- Experience with client virtualisation technologies
- Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure SOE compliance with organisational policies.
- Conduct pilot deployments and gather feedback to refine the SOE.
- Troubleshoot and resolve SOE-related issues during testing and rollout phases.
- Document SOE configurations deployment procedures and support guides.
- Provide technical support and training to IT support teams during the transition.
- Participate in change management and risk assessment processes.
What Youll Bring to Make an Impact
- 2 years of proven experience in SOE engineering and desktop deployment.
- Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11 architecture and deployment methodologies.
- Proficiencywith MECM/SCCM PowerShell scripting and Group Policy.
- Experience with application packaging and compatibility testing.
- Familiarity with Active Directory and enterprise security standards.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes if you meet most of them we encourage you to submit your application. Were 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. Its 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 NetworkYoung 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) 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 get in touch with our Careers team if youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
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.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.