Systems Administrator

About the Team

You'll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

The Mission Software Solutions business delivers customized and off-the-shelf software solutions to Defence, Intelligence and other Government sectors. The business also builds capabilities that can be used for a wide range of applications in both traditional and non-traditional environments; providing leadership in the advancement of technological modernisation of complex enterprises within Government.

The Opportunity

Leidos Australia has an opportunity for a System Administrator to join our GEO SPACES team, working across complex, multi-vendor environments to integrate hardware, software, networks and platforms into secure, reliable and supportable solutions. You'll collaborate with customers, architects, engineers and delivery teams across the system lifecycle and contribute directly to successful project outcomes.

• Undertake system integration activities across the lifecycle, including design, build, integration, verification and acceptance.
• Develop and execute integration strategies, plans, procedures and test artefacts.
• Integrate complex systems comprising hardware, software, firmware, networks and external interfaces, identifying and resolving integration risks, issues and dependencies across subsystems.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and integration team members to troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver effective, supportable solutions.

About You

You'll bring experience working across integrated technology environments and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues spanning physical and virtual infrastructure. You'll be comfortable collaborating across engineering disciplines and applying systems thinking to deliver practical, supportable solutions.

Essential:

• Experience integrating hardware, software and networked systems within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Capability with VMware vSphere technologies, including ESXi and vCenter, together with experience in Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with automation, scripting or Infrastructure as Code tools such as Python, Bash, Ansible or Terraform.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, system interfaces and integration methodologies.

Advantageous:

• Experience developing integration strategies, procedures, verification activities and test artefacts within complex technical environments.

• Experience working within multi-vendor systems integration or engineering environments.

Don't worry if you don't tick every box. If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. We're interested in the experience you bring, what you want to learn and where you want to take your career.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen who holds a TSPV security clearance and AGO DISA.

What to Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We'll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you'll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Ready to explore what's possible?

If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply via the "Apply Now" button with your resume. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Ben George, Talent Acquisition.

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Client-provided location(s): Canberra, Australia

Job ID: Leidos-R-00195503

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-10-29T19:42:09