We are looking for a Software Application Operations Engineer to join our 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 Application Lead you will maintain and deliver small and large application upgrades for a fixed and deployed environment. Your Role and Responsibilities. • Provide clients with technical support as needed and relay information to our 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 • Deployment of applications and OS to VDi based solutions, preferably VMware Horizon. • 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 SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: • ITIL3 or ITIL 4 Foundation Certification as a minimum • Proven work experience as an Application Engineer or similar role • Scripting and automation of deployments • Experience in deploying, optimising 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 2008 – 2022, including OS build, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO from design to implementation and support. 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) • Flexi- time benefits