IBM DataPower Engineer
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Your New Role and Responsibilities
As IBM DataPower Engineer you will:
- Evaluate existing IBM DataPower Gateway implementations and recommend upgrade pathways aligned to business needs.
- Develop scalable, secure, and cost‑effective architecture for upgraded DataPower environments.
- Manage data migration, validation, and transition with focus on minimal downtime and integrity assurance.
- Implement monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and governance using existing enterprise tools.
- Provide knowledge transfer and support to ensure long‑term sustainment and operational readiness.
What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact
- Demonstrated delivery in DataPower Gateway upgrades or implementations.
- Deep understanding of the IBM software stack and integration patterns.
- Hands‑on experience integrating DataPower with other IBM platforms such as IBM Verify.
- Practical experience using Bash, Korn Shell, or Python for automation.
- Experience with WebSphere, Db2, MQ, ACE, or modern DevOps capabilities (CI/CD, containers, IaC).
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. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.
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.
Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
Recruitment Process
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 get in touch with our Careers team if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January2, 2026. 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 here.
Securing Your Data
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Commitment and Diversity
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.
Learn More
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