SOE Engineer | EOI

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Leidos Australia delivers IT 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 world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Expression of Interest

We anticipate an increase in work to support upcoming projects and are proactively building a pipeline of talented professionals to meet this demand.

We are expecting a range of project terms and will review applicants who wish to join us through a contracting employment arrangement.

If you hold an active NV-2 Australian Government Security Clearance, you will meet this requirement with a wide range of Leidos customers.

By submitting an Expression of Interest, you'll be considered for anticipated future roles that align with your experience and expertise. Suitable applicants will receive contact within the next 2 - 6 weeks.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Standard Operating Environment (SOE) Engineer to play a pivotal role in planning, developing, testing, and deploying a Windows 11 Standard Operating Environment (SOE) across the enterprise. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring a smooth transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, aligning with organizational security, compliance, and performance standards.

As a valued member of our Leidos Team, you will work closely with the customer to :

• Design, build, and maintain the Windows 11 System Optimisation (SOE) image using tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM / SCCM), Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure SOE compliance with organizational policies.
• Conduct pilot deployments and gather feedback to refine the SOE.
• Document SOE configurations, deployment procedures, and support guides.
• Participate in change management and risk assessment processes, ensuring that all changes to the SOE are managed effectively and potential risks are identified and mitigated.

What You'll Bring to Make an Impact

• Proven experience in SOE engineering and desktop deployment projects.
• Strong knowledge of Windows 10 / 11 architecture and deployment methodologies.
• Proficiency with MECM / SCCM, Intune, PowerShell scripting, and Group Policy.
• Experience with application packaging and compatibility testing.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, and enterprise security standards.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re 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

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 Network, Young 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) requirements. In 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 contact our Careers team if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

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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 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.