Application Support Engineer

hackajob is a matching platform partnering with Leidos assisting them in hiring the best talent and building the future. Leidos is a global leader in information technology, engineering, and science, dedicated to solving the most demanding challenges in defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company focuses on delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges, aiming to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. Clearance necessary: High-level of security clearance required - DV (Developed Vetting) UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL At Leidos, they deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of their diverse and talented people who are dedicated to their customers’ success. They empower their teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything they do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for their customers, their people, and their community. JOB SPECIFICATION: They are looking for a Software Application Operations Engineer to join their 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 their 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. At Leidos their are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. They offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. They 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