Every person at Leidos plays an important and valued role bringing science, engineering and technology together to produce practical solutions for our customers’ most complex problems. It’s how we help to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient - work that matters and a mission, like those of our customers, we are passionate about. We’re open minded, ambitious and committed to enabling our people to do their best work, to be inspired by what they can achieve and the impact they can have.

Here in Australia, we’re agile and growing fast. Our 1,400 employees are busy building an enviable reputation for innovation and delivery. And, as part of a US-based organisation with 37,000 people and a 50 year history, we are able to draw upon world-leading technical expertise to help us provide the best solutions to our customers.

Your New Role

Working on a Defence project, the Windows Systems Administrator will be accountable for managing complex activities and tasks relating to the development of requirements including but not limited to system definitions, design, development, integration, verification and validation. The role will facilitate planning, organisation, integration and delivery of complex systems engineering services and products.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with project managers, product owners, business analysts and senior customers on the design of integrated ICT solutions that support organisational outcomes within the constraints of a technology roadmap
• Provide windows engineering solutions that demonstrate awareness of dependencies and the need to collaborate and integrate with partner agencies and strategic industry partners
• Lead the analysis of complex systems and apply engineering expertise to identify and recommend courses of action
• Lead and manage a growing cloud based windows environment
• Escalate issues and seek advice from the Project Director and Engineering Manager in a timely manner
• Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures, and working cohesively and flexibly with the broader project team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.

About You and What You'll Bring

Coupled with your education and practical experience, you will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability to understand the business, identify issues and develop relationships to achieve the company’s objectives. You will also have:

• Competency in one or more related areas (application, data, information, infrastructure etc.)
• A track record of working on complex projects
• Experience working with security controls
• Proven track record of the development of architectural documentation and solution designs
• Ability to consult directly with customers and offer strategic advice as well as consulting experience within agile environments
• Ability to work under a high level of autonomy
• Demonstrated ability to operate at a consistently high level in isolation and as a team player.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum NV-1 level Australian security clearance.

What You’ll Love

Be inspired. Be the difference.

At Leidos, job satisfaction and business success thrive in a positive working environment.  Every day, we are developing a culture where collaboration, transparency and flexibility are in-built, innovation thrives, individuals are recognized, development opportunities are clear, and new initiatives are being launched all the time.

The successful candidate may need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements applicable to this role, and your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.