Leidos is a Fortune 500® Technology, Engineering, and Science Solutions and Services leader. Leidos' 47,000 global employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
 
Leidos Australia has been a trusted partner to the Australian Government, including the Department of Defence, for more than 25 years, having delivered some of the most complex software and systems integration projects in Australia. With a local workforce of around 2,000, of which 85% hold a government security clearance, we have one of the largest security-cleared workforces in Australia. Our team is also backed by Leidos' global expertise, experience and capabilities.

We've got so much to offer at Leidos, here are a just a few of the Benefits we provide our team:

• 12 Extra Days Leave: Life Days are the Leidos way of recognising that we all need some extra time out to take care of life. By working slightly more than the minimum weekly hours (2 hours per week for full timers) you can accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year.
• Leidos Life Hub provides access to discount offers or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers.
• Professional development and support to set you up for success and assist you in achieving your career aspirations.

The opportunity:

Leidos is experiencing rapid growth, as a result we are seeking talented System Administrators who hold a current TSPV 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!

The roles can be based in Melbourne CBD, Scoresby and Canberra.

In this role:

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 exp in any of the following:

• UNIX Administration – Solaris and/or Linux
• Windows Administration – Client (Win7) and server (2003/2008/2012/2019)
• Oracle or similar database experience would be advantageous
• Virtual server administration
• NetApp and SAN administration
• Virtual applications – App-V, VSphere
• Ability to create advertisement, collections and packages within and SCCM environment
• Patch management WSUS
• Scripting – Active Perl, PowerShell
• Containerization (Kubernetes/Dockers)

Due to the nature of work we do for our customers, all applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and hold a TSPV (Positive Vetting) clearance.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

At Leidos, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

You’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions. Join a company who acknowledges “People First”.