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About the Role

This role supports a Sydney-based Defence customer, delivering a modern and secure desktop experience across a complex ICT environment. As an SOE Engineer, you will play a key role in the organization's Windows 10 to Windows 11 transition, helping to design, build, test and deploy a scalable Standard Operating Environment that supports operational readiness, security compliance, and end-user productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and optimisation of the Windows 11 Standard Operating Environment (SOE) using technologies such as MECM/SCCM, Microsoft Intune, and MDT.
• Package, test, and validate applications for compatibility, ensuring a seamless transition to Windows 11 across enterprise devices and virtualised environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operational teams to implement SOE standards that align with organisational security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Contribute to pilot deployments, troubleshooting activities, documentation, and knowledge transfer, providing technical guidance to support teams throughout the rollout lifecycle.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in SOE engineering, desktop deployment, and operating system lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of Windows 10 and Windows 11 architecture, deployment methodologies, and enterprise endpoint management practices.
• Experience using MECM/SCCM, Microsoft Intune, PowerShell scripting, and Group Policy to manage and deploy desktop environments.
• Capability in application packaging and compatibility testing utilising technologies such as MSI, App-V, or MSIX.
• Experience working with Active Directory and implementing enterprise security and compliance standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex desktop and deployment issues and deliver practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to create technical documentation and support knowledge transfer activities.
• Experience supporting large-scale Windows 11 migration or desktop modernisation programs.
• Exposure to client virtualisation technologies and modern endpoint management practices.
• Knowledge of change management, risk assessment, and deployment governance processes within Defence or other highly regulated environments.
• Must be an Australian citizen.
• Must hold a NV-2 security clearance.

Skills

• MECM/SCCM
• Microsoft Intune
• MDT
• PowerShell scripting
• Group Policy
• MSI
• App-V
• MSIX
• Active Directory

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced SOE Engineer

Benefits

• Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year)
• Part-time arrangements
• Job sharing
• Compressed hours
• Free access to Headspace
• Free access to MeQuilibrium
• Dedicated wellness spaces
• Access over 120,000 on-demand courses
• Technical development opportunities
• Project management development opportunities
• Leadership development opportunities
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

• Leidos Australia designs, builds, operates and supports systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.
• Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years.
• We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.
• Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould.
• Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work.