Infrastructure Engineer
Community Options, Inc.
Date: 20 hours ago
City: Leominster, England
Contract type: Full time
Description
Infrastructure Engineer
Leidos is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to be part of a team maintaining and supporting an IT service management tool (ServiceNow) for a large organisation. This role predominantly requires hands-on experience with Linux administration, automation, and system integration and some basic Windows Experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining system stability, security, and performance, while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure capabilities. This role requires a daily in-office presence.
Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission.
Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own. United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate.
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Candidate must be eligible to undergo security clearance (DV).
Key Responsibilities
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:
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 theworldsafer,healthier,andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.
Leidosis agrowing 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 caninspirechange.
Collaboration:havingflexibilityto 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 andours.
People:Leidosempowerspeople from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills byenabling growthwhilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, tobe inspiredand to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plan that enhance your future.
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 onlyand 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.
Infrastructure Engineer
Leidos is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to be part of a team maintaining and supporting an IT service management tool (ServiceNow) for a large organisation. This role predominantly requires hands-on experience with Linux administration, automation, and system integration and some basic Windows Experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining system stability, security, and performance, while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure capabilities. This role requires a daily in-office presence.
Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission.
Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own. United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate.
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Candidate must be eligible to undergo security clearance (DV).
Key Responsibilities
- System Administration & Configuration Management: Manage and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments running application and database servers, ensuring optimal performance and stability. Manage and maintain limited Windows Servers running ITSM agents.
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Identify, analyse, and resolve complex system issues.
- Incident & Problem Management: Address and mitigate system-related incidents while implementing proactive solutions.
- Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize tools to monitor and fine-tune system performance.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry best practices, including patch management, vulnerability assessments, and security.
- Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Ansible to streamline system operations and deployments.
- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain technical documentation including system build guides, upgrade procedures, and troubleshooting manuals.
- System Upgrades & Project Support: Assist in the planning and execution of system upgrades, migrations, and integration projects.
- Logging & Monitoring Integration: Configure and manage RHEL logs for ingestion into a SIEM (Security information and event management) ; integrate Linux systems with SCOM (with assistance from the existing SCOM Infrastructure Engineer) for health monitoring.
- Antivirus & Endpoint Security: Ensure AV integration and health monitoring within Linux and Windows Server environments.
- Infrastructure Integration: Work closely with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integrations between Linux systems and broader IT infrastructure.
- Testing & Validation Support: Assist testing teams with execution of test scripts for platform validation.
- Proven experience as a Linux Engineer, System Administrator, or a similar role in an enterprise environment.
- Expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Scripting experience in Bash, Python, or Perl.
- Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, etc.).
- Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools, preferably ServiceNow.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM principles and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as CIS benchmarks or ISO 27001.
- Experience with log management and SIEM solutions (ArcSight, Splunk, ELK Stack).
- Hands-on experience with Linux-based high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
- Experience with automated patch management in Linux environments.
- ServiceNow environment experience is desirable.
- Experience of transitioning systems to service.
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 WorkingEnvironment
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 theworldsafer,healthier,andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.
Leidosis agrowing 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 caninspirechange.
Collaboration:havingflexibilityto 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 andours.
People:Leidosempowerspeople from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills byenabling growthwhilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, tobe inspiredand to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plan that enhance your future.
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 onlyand 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.
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