Chief Engineer - Systems - Air Traffic Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire with travel to customer sites across the South of England. Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance Do you have experience in Air Traffic Control? Are you ready for your next challenge? We are looking to recruit an experienced Engineer who understands the challenges of a heavily regulated industry, preferably safety-related, and experience in technologies and protocols similar to Token Ring, ADA. With a focus on delivery and operation, the Chief Engineer contributes to the development of solutions that influence strategic project/programme goals and business results. They have thorough understanding of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, they recommend and collaborate in the development of new technical solutions and/or standards in support of strategy and operations. The successful candidate will be a natural self-starter and team motivator who will guide the technical team to deliver upon Leidos commitments. They are a leader and champion in technical delivery with the experience to back up their decisions and actions, preferably hands on at a high level. You will work with field leading subject matter experts who will provide detailed designs and with supporting functions within the division such as programme management, business, financial and senior leadership. Core Skills and Behaviours: Delivery Leadership Leads and inspires multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical outcomes, driving pace while maintaining quality, assurance, and alignment to business objectives. Complex Systems Delivery Experience Significant experience delivering large, complex technical solutions, ideally within Air Traffic Management or other safety-critical, highly regulated environments. Technical Decomposition & Planning Expert at breaking down complex technical problems into manageable, measurable, and trackable delivery plans, with clear ownership and milestones. Engineering Lifecycle Expertise Strong experience across the full engineering lifecycle, including lifecycle methodologies, technical governance, assurance, lifecycle cost analysis, performance analysis, and trade-off studies. Systems Engineering & Analysis Deep expertise in systems engineering and/or technical business analysis, including requirements analysis, requirements management, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Systems Integration & Architecture Demonstrable experience in large-scale systems integration and systems architecture, including service-oriented architectures and modern enabling technologies. Modelling & Evidence-Based Decision Making Advanced capability in modelling, simulation, and evidence-based technical decision-making to support robust design and delivery choices. Technical Leadership & Governance Provides authoritative technical leadership, owning technical assurance, configuration management, risk management, and compliance, while guiding teams through governance processes. Data & Information Architecture Strong understanding of data and information architectures and their influence on overall system performance, resilience, and delivery. Stakeholder Influence Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and confidence to challenge, influence, and advise senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technology Advocacy & Learning A proactive technical advocate and continuous learner, staying current with emerging technologies and innovation, and encouraging the same mindset within the team. Mentorship & Technical Excellence A recognised technical authority who mentors and develops engineers, setting high standards for technical quality, professionalism, and best practice. 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 and much more!) Flexi-Time 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 worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. 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 growthwhilst 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. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares. JBRP1_UKTJ
08/06/2026
Full time
Chief Engineer - Systems - Air Traffic Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire with travel to customer sites across the South of England. Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance Do you have experience in Air Traffic Control? Are you ready for your next challenge? We are looking to recruit an experienced Engineer who understands the challenges of a heavily regulated industry, preferably safety-related, and experience in technologies and protocols similar to Token Ring, ADA. With a focus on delivery and operation, the Chief Engineer contributes to the development of solutions that influence strategic project/programme goals and business results. They have thorough understanding of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, they recommend and collaborate in the development of new technical solutions and/or standards in support of strategy and operations. The successful candidate will be a natural self-starter and team motivator who will guide the technical team to deliver upon Leidos commitments. They are a leader and champion in technical delivery with the experience to back up their decisions and actions, preferably hands on at a high level. You will work with field leading subject matter experts who will provide detailed designs and with supporting functions within the division such as programme management, business, financial and senior leadership. Core Skills and Behaviours: Delivery Leadership Leads and inspires multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical outcomes, driving pace while maintaining quality, assurance, and alignment to business objectives. Complex Systems Delivery Experience Significant experience delivering large, complex technical solutions, ideally within Air Traffic Management or other safety-critical, highly regulated environments. Technical Decomposition & Planning Expert at breaking down complex technical problems into manageable, measurable, and trackable delivery plans, with clear ownership and milestones. Engineering Lifecycle Expertise Strong experience across the full engineering lifecycle, including lifecycle methodologies, technical governance, assurance, lifecycle cost analysis, performance analysis, and trade-off studies. Systems Engineering & Analysis Deep expertise in systems engineering and/or technical business analysis, including requirements analysis, requirements management, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Systems Integration & Architecture Demonstrable experience in large-scale systems integration and systems architecture, including service-oriented architectures and modern enabling technologies. Modelling & Evidence-Based Decision Making Advanced capability in modelling, simulation, and evidence-based technical decision-making to support robust design and delivery choices. Technical Leadership & Governance Provides authoritative technical leadership, owning technical assurance, configuration management, risk management, and compliance, while guiding teams through governance processes. Data & Information Architecture Strong understanding of data and information architectures and their influence on overall system performance, resilience, and delivery. Stakeholder Influence Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and confidence to challenge, influence, and advise senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technology Advocacy & Learning A proactive technical advocate and continuous learner, staying current with emerging technologies and innovation, and encouraging the same mindset within the team. Mentorship & Technical Excellence A recognised technical authority who mentors and develops engineers, setting high standards for technical quality, professionalism, and best practice. 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 and much more!) Flexi-Time 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 worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. 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 growthwhilst 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. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares. JBRP1_UKTJ
Infrastructure Engineer (VMWARE) Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Security Clearance Level: High DV Developed Vetting UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL We are looking for an infrastructure engineer to work collaboratively with colleagues and our customer on an exciting and critical system, delivering technical services in a dynamic ITIL environment. Are you ready for your next career challenge? 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. This sub family is responsible for providing on-site consultation oversight and integration support of existing hardware, software, network configurations and new system initiatives for all sites within area of responsibility. Advises on technical requirements for products and services, support equipment and electronic equipment installations. Provides guidance for the handling, installation and utilization of various systems and equipment. Duties also may include assisting in the development and ensuring adherence to area-wide procedural/policy changes. Who do we need? IMPACT: Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Responsible for entire projects or processes within a technical area. Typically responsible for coaching and reviewing the work of lower level technical staff. COMPLEXITY: Develops technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution. Develops solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge. COMMUNICATION: Communicates with internal and client project team members. Works to influence team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches. LEADERSHIP & TALENT MANAGEMENT: KNOWLEDGE: Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas. TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires BS and 4 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 6 years of prior relevant experience. WHAT SETS YOU APART: Design build, test and ongoing management of SCCM infrastructure Design build, test and ongoing management of a VDI solution using VMWare Deployment and support experience with Dell server hardware Management and troubleshooting of storage technologies including Dell and NetApp Management and troubleshooting of Active Directory within an on premise environment Development of a customer desktop build with a number of bespoke/legacy applications Packaging of applications Excellent communications skills, organisational skills and independent and autonomous working Experience in ITIL ICT service delivery on critical infrastructure Experience of working under pressure to meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities Experiencing in patch management including analysis and deployment Understanding of the importance of stakeholder management and organisational acumen. Provide up to date and accurate reporting to programme and customer Demonstrable ability to adapt to new technologies, skillsets and to learn quickly. Worked in a business or safety critical environment previously Excellent understanding of end to end engineering processes Excellent communications skills, organisational skills and independent and autonomousworking YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE: Design, build, test and ongoing management of O365 (Exchange, Teams) Management and troubleshooting of Microsoft Exchange (on premise) Design, build, test and ongoing management of Ivanti infrastructure Design build, test and ongoing management of MDT infrastructure Clearance Requirements: Clearance to Start DV Clearance for Role DV Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! 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. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares. JBRP1_UKTJ
08/06/2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer (VMWARE) Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Security Clearance Level: High DV Developed Vetting UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL We are looking for an infrastructure engineer to work collaboratively with colleagues and our customer on an exciting and critical system, delivering technical services in a dynamic ITIL environment. Are you ready for your next career challenge? 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. This sub family is responsible for providing on-site consultation oversight and integration support of existing hardware, software, network configurations and new system initiatives for all sites within area of responsibility. Advises on technical requirements for products and services, support equipment and electronic equipment installations. Provides guidance for the handling, installation and utilization of various systems and equipment. Duties also may include assisting in the development and ensuring adherence to area-wide procedural/policy changes. Who do we need? IMPACT: Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Responsible for entire projects or processes within a technical area. Typically responsible for coaching and reviewing the work of lower level technical staff. COMPLEXITY: Develops technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution. Develops solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge. COMMUNICATION: Communicates with internal and client project team members. Works to influence team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches. LEADERSHIP & TALENT MANAGEMENT: KNOWLEDGE: Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas. TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires BS and 4 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 6 years of prior relevant experience. WHAT SETS YOU APART: Design build, test and ongoing management of SCCM infrastructure Design build, test and ongoing management of a VDI solution using VMWare Deployment and support experience with Dell server hardware Management and troubleshooting of storage technologies including Dell and NetApp Management and troubleshooting of Active Directory within an on premise environment Development of a customer desktop build with a number of bespoke/legacy applications Packaging of applications Excellent communications skills, organisational skills and independent and autonomous working Experience in ITIL ICT service delivery on critical infrastructure Experience of working under pressure to meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities Experiencing in patch management including analysis and deployment Understanding of the importance of stakeholder management and organisational acumen. Provide up to date and accurate reporting to programme and customer Demonstrable ability to adapt to new technologies, skillsets and to learn quickly. Worked in a business or safety critical environment previously Excellent understanding of end to end engineering processes Excellent communications skills, organisational skills and independent and autonomousworking YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE: Design, build, test and ongoing management of O365 (Exchange, Teams) Management and troubleshooting of Microsoft Exchange (on premise) Design, build, test and ongoing management of Ivanti infrastructure Design build, test and ongoing management of MDT infrastructure Clearance Requirements: Clearance to Start DV Clearance for Role DV Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! 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. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares. JBRP1_UKTJ
3rd Line Oracle Database Administrator Location: 90% to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire / 10% West London Security Clearance Level: High DV Developed Vetting UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL 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. Are you ready for your next challenge? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated third line Oracle Database Administrator, with high levels of security clearance, to join our growing team of IT experts in delivering high quality IT services to our government and commercial customers. We love to work with people who have a passion for technology and the possibilities it offers. You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with project milestones and customer KPIs and SLAs. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You will also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges. We operate a high paced and exciting collaborative working environment where the work you do is normally customer facing and has demonstrable real world impact. As such we value our staff highly and are committed to training, career development and providing opportunities to progress. Your Role and Responsibilities. You will be providing enterprise operational database support and maintenance services to a complex range of imagery and geospatial system capabilities in a high availability operational environment. This role is within the live support team and primarily covers the maintenance of Oracle database systems and to a lesser extent MSSQL & POSTGRES databases in a predominantly windows environment across a multisite enterprise solution and involvement\support where these databases interact or provide services to the wider software solution. This includes the maintenance and updates to Data Models and Data Definition Language as well as responsibility for database integrity. You will need a thorough understanding of Oracle databases and to a lesser extent MSSQL and other database products. Highly advantageous would be any experience with Geo-spatial products such as ArcGIS, Arc Server and Arc SDE environments. The role includes support to ClearCase and ClearQuest software and patch fixes. This is a complex and challenging role that will be highly rewarding, with extensive communication and interfacing requirements with multiple providers, agencies and Customer organisations. The role also includes providing remote and on-site support. There is also a requirement to provide out of hours on call support from time to time. You will be expected to contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation and, while primarily supporting the operational service, also be able to provide material to support change projects if required. Ideally, you will have: Experience in an ITILv3 support enterprise environment. Oracle DBA (10g\11g) experience in an Operational Support environment. Knowledge of the change and operational release cycle, including Systems Integration, Development and Test. Experience of IT architectures and the application of Software/Systems engineering principles within a secure IT environment. A history as a proactive self-starter, able to respond to complex situations with little oversight and asking for support from other technical experts as required. Experience with Oracle 12c support, Windows Server, VMWare environments, WebSphere and JBOSS Applications Experience with Microsoft SQL. Any experience in working in a Defence environment, and/or with imagery and geospatial tooling and datasets would be highly desirable but is not essential. Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value we are all catalysts for innovation and improvement and committed to continuous improvement in everything we do. To work with our talented team and our customers you would need to be able to achieve a high level of security clearance. Clearance Requirements: Clearance to Start DV Clearance for Role DV Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! 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 JBRP1_UKTJ
08/06/2026
Full time
3rd Line Oracle Database Administrator Location: 90% to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire / 10% West London Security Clearance Level: High DV Developed Vetting UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL 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. Are you ready for your next challenge? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated third line Oracle Database Administrator, with high levels of security clearance, to join our growing team of IT experts in delivering high quality IT services to our government and commercial customers. We love to work with people who have a passion for technology and the possibilities it offers. You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with project milestones and customer KPIs and SLAs. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You will also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges. We operate a high paced and exciting collaborative working environment where the work you do is normally customer facing and has demonstrable real world impact. As such we value our staff highly and are committed to training, career development and providing opportunities to progress. Your Role and Responsibilities. You will be providing enterprise operational database support and maintenance services to a complex range of imagery and geospatial system capabilities in a high availability operational environment. This role is within the live support team and primarily covers the maintenance of Oracle database systems and to a lesser extent MSSQL & POSTGRES databases in a predominantly windows environment across a multisite enterprise solution and involvement\support where these databases interact or provide services to the wider software solution. This includes the maintenance and updates to Data Models and Data Definition Language as well as responsibility for database integrity. You will need a thorough understanding of Oracle databases and to a lesser extent MSSQL and other database products. Highly advantageous would be any experience with Geo-spatial products such as ArcGIS, Arc Server and Arc SDE environments. The role includes support to ClearCase and ClearQuest software and patch fixes. This is a complex and challenging role that will be highly rewarding, with extensive communication and interfacing requirements with multiple providers, agencies and Customer organisations. The role also includes providing remote and on-site support. There is also a requirement to provide out of hours on call support from time to time. You will be expected to contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation and, while primarily supporting the operational service, also be able to provide material to support change projects if required. Ideally, you will have: Experience in an ITILv3 support enterprise environment. Oracle DBA (10g\11g) experience in an Operational Support environment. Knowledge of the change and operational release cycle, including Systems Integration, Development and Test. Experience of IT architectures and the application of Software/Systems engineering principles within a secure IT environment. A history as a proactive self-starter, able to respond to complex situations with little oversight and asking for support from other technical experts as required. Experience with Oracle 12c support, Windows Server, VMWare environments, WebSphere and JBOSS Applications Experience with Microsoft SQL. Any experience in working in a Defence environment, and/or with imagery and geospatial tooling and datasets would be highly desirable but is not essential. Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value we are all catalysts for innovation and improvement and committed to continuous improvement in everything we do. To work with our talented team and our customers you would need to be able to achieve a high level of security clearance. Clearance Requirements: Clearance to Start DV Clearance for Role DV Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! 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 JBRP1_UKTJ