Leidos is a growing company with a long history in Australia with the aim to make the world a safer, healthier and more efficient place. We need incisive minds like yours to weave together information technology, engineering and science skills into practical solutions for our Intelligence customers who face the most complex and high risk challenges. 

The opportunity:

Leidos is experiencing rapid growth, as a result we are seeking talented System Administrators who hold a current NV2 clearance to support our exciting classified programs within the intelligence space.

If you have a desire to expand your career in a dynamic and collaborative workplace that works on mission critical classified programs, encourages innovation, with a work scope that provides a real sense of purpose, then this role is for you!

Your primary focus is to maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators including:

• Providing overall management of large scale operational systems
• Undertaking systems administration tasks in support of major databases and applications
• Providing level 2/3 support to uses and customer management personnel on systems technical issues
• Recommending, implementing, installing and maintaining appropriate technology to meet client needs
• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions and preparing appropriate reports
• Detecting, isolating and resolving automated information system problems.

What You'll Bring

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, the desire to support mission critical classified programs and Systems Administration experience with the following:

• Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • DNS
  • Patching
• PowerShell
• Scripting / Automation
• VMWare
  • VSphere
  • VRA
  • VRO
• Systems administration of MSSQL/PostgreSQL/OracleDB
• Problem solving / application troubleshooting
• Security focused administration
• Change management
• Communication and written skills.

Ideally you will also have experience in one or more of the following:

• Ansible
• Citrix ADC or other Load Balancer
• Splunk administration
• NiFi
• NetApp administration
• RHEL
• Networking
• Writing technical documentation
• Geospatial software – commercial and open source.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a current NV2 security clearance.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. This can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain proscribed countries.  

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices including Rostered Days Off, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. We have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions.