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Job Title


Site Reliability Engineer


Company : Leidos Australia


Location : Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory


Created : 2026-05-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role Overview Leidos Australia is seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to join our AGO GEO SPACES program, delivering advanced national security technology solutions in a secure, highcompliance environment. In this role, you will ensure the availability, performance, capacity, and reliability of critical production systems, combining technical expertise in systems administration with practical, handson problemsolving.ResponsibilitiesDrive operational stability by applying software engineering practices to infrastructure and operations challenges.Provide Level 2 and Level 3 incident response, ensuring fast recovery, thorough rootcause analysis, and preventative measures to reduce recurring issues.Implement and manage monitoring, alerting, and logging systems, maintaining deep visibility into performance and tracking SLOs and SLIs.Manage and provision infrastructure using IaC practices, applying configurationmanagement tools and scripting for consistency and repeatability.Improve CI/CD pipelines and release processes, working closely with development teams to enable smooth, reliable deployments.QualificationsExperience as a Site Reliability Engineer, bringing a thoughtful, collaborative approach to solving operational challenges and supporting complex incident investigations.Comfortable creating meaningful automation using Python, Go or Bash to support teams and streamline workflows.Strong, dependable background in Linux/UNIX administration, with a supportive approach to troubleshooting in intricate enterprise environments.Handson experience using IaC and configuration tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet or Chef to build consistency and empower teams.Experience nurturing reliable virtualised (VMware) or cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), working closely with developers through CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.RequirementsAustralian Citizen who holds an active TSPV security clearance.Capability to meet DISA/OSA security requirements.Knowledge of ITAR regulations and ability to comply with any related restrictions.EEO Statement Leidos Australia is an equalopportunity 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. Leidos is an advocacy group and is committed to equal opportunity in hiring and employment practices.Benefits Competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement options.#J-18808-Ljbffr