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- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
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- In office
- Eligibility
- Australian citizens able to receive and uphold Baseline security clearance can apply.
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Job description
About the Role
Leidos Australia is seeking a Backup Engineer to join their Digital Modernisation Division in Melbourne, working with a dynamic team in complex, multi-vendor technology environments. The primary focus is on data protection engineering and cyber recovery controls designed to support mission continuity, ensure audit compliance, and boost ransomware resilience. This position involves optimising data protection services across hybrid (cloud and on-premises) platforms while advancing operational resilience and continuous service enhancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and refine enterprise backup and data protection services to guarantee resilience and recovery capability.
- Administer and enhance Commvault backup systems, handling configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving backup and restoration challenges.
- Develop and apply scalable backup strategies aligned with business recovery objectives such as RPO and RTO across cloud and on-premises infrastructures.
- Lead cybersecurity resilience efforts including secure data storage, access controls, incident monitoring, and response for backup and recovery processes.
- Work collaboratively with various stakeholders to enforce governance, maintain compliance, document processes, and foster ongoing improvements in data protection operations.
Candidate Profile
- Experience in managing and optimising Commvault backup and recovery platforms within enterprise-level setups.
- Comprehensive knowledge of backup methodologies, disaster recovery principles, and cyber resilience techniques including immutability and ransomware safeguards.
- Technical expertise covering hybrid IT environments involving on-premises systems, virtualization, and cloud services (Azure or AWS).
- Capabilities with automation and scripting tools like PowerShell, REST APIs, or infrastructure-as-code to enhance operational efficiency and minimize manual intervention.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and a collaborative attitude, with effective stakeholder engagement.
- Citizenship Requirement: Applicants must be Australian citizens able to obtain and sustain a Baseline level security clearance.
Company Values and Inclusivity
Leidos fosters a 'Family Friendly' certified workplace culture valuing work-life balance and supports diverse perspectives and experiences that drive innovation. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices and promoting a workplace environment that welcomes diversity across gender, ethnicity, abilities, and other dimensions. Employee groups support connectivity and community engagement within the organization.
Additional Information
- Recruitment Process: Selection involves virtual or in-person interviews and background checks.
- Compliance: Candidates may need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which could affect those with certain dual nationality or residency statuses as outlined in ITAR 126.1.
- Leidos offers competitive pay and benefits including health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.
- Applicants are cautioned to beware of fraudulent job postings impersonating Leidos; official communications come only from company domains.
- Leidos maintains a strict non-discrimination policy ensuring fair consideration regardless of background or protected status.