Job Vacancy Application Engineer

Software Application Operations Engineer

Role Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Huntingdon, UK

Clearance: High-level of security clearance required - DV (Developed Vetting)

 

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. -hidden link-

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JOB SPECIFICATION:

We are looking for a Software Application Operations Engineer to join our team to manage and maintain a suite of applications across multiple domains supporting Geospatial capability.

 

A software application specialist who will work with Core Services and Agile change teams ensuring the baseline is maintained and ensuring the operational users have the most up to date applications to meet mission requirements.

 

Under the direction of the Technical Lead you will maintain and deliver small and large application upgrades for a fixed and deployed environment.

 

Responsibilities

Provide clients with technical support as needed and relay information to our development teams for ongoing maintenance and update needs.


Integrate with ITAM and obsolescence who will provide the vendor information on software lifecycles and maintenance agreements.


Optimize applications by integrating new technologies and performing upgrades


Perform diagnostic tests and debugging procedures while improving code and re-designing tasks


Generate ideas for software innovation based on market trends


Document development processes, procedures and application version histories


Keep up with advancements in application engineering and new technologies



 

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as an Application Engineer or similar role


Experience in deploying, optimizing and maintaining software


Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities


Great customer service and interpersonal skills


Superb collaboration and communication


Great organization and time management


Relevant training and/or certifications as an Application Engineer



Have knowledge of Virtualized Environments such as VMware and Hyper-V; Have knowledge of Windows Server Environments, from Server 2003 - 2019, including OS build, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO from design to implementation and support.



 

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.


We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
   Contributory Pension Scheme
   Private Medical Insurance
   33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
   Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

   Dynamic Working 

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. or other law.