Core Services Engineer (Windows Administrator) – TSPV clearance required — Mission Software Solutions — MEL or CBR onsite

Leidos LLC; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Days

Part-time arrangements

Headspace and MeQuilibrium

On-demand learning

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Core Services Engineer to deliver mission-critical Windows infrastructure for a national security program. The role involves designing, administering and supporting Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP in a secure, 100% onsite environment in Melbourne or Canberra.

You will build and optimise VMware-based virtualised infrastructure, implement automation, and work with cyber security and software teams to ensure resilient, secure services.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Windows Server in large to mid-size enterprises.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and identity management services.
• Experience supporting VMware vCenter and virtualised server infrastructure.
• Exposure to security hardening, patching, monitoring and operational support.
• Ability to develop and maintain PowerShell scripts or similar automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer and support enterprise Windows Server platforms, Active Directory services, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and supporting management systems across secure environments.
• Build, maintain and optimise virtualised infrastructure on VMware platforms, ensuring availability, resilience, performance and security requirements.
• Implement automation and infrastructure improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
• Collaborate with cyber security, infrastructure engineers, software teams and stakeholders to deliver trusted technology solutions.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

Automation

Security hardening

Incident analysis

Documentation

Tools

VMware vCenter

PowerShell

Job description

Deliver mission-critical Windows infrastructure supporting a program of national security significance Work across enterprise Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware and automation in a complex secure environment TSPV clearance required, with the role performed 100% onsite in Melbourne or Canberra

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life. Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter. Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work.

• Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.
• Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
• Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we’ll invest in your development every step of the way.
• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

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

You will be joining a high-profile program, with high profile agency working on a program with National Security significance. As a Core Services Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, performance and continuous improvement of Windows-based enterprise services supporting secure customer environments.

Due to the client environment and nature of the work, this position is required to be performed 100% onsite in either Melbourne or Canberra.

In this role, you will:

• Design, administer and support enterprise Windows Server platforms, Active Directory services, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and supporting management systems across secure environments.
• Build, maintain and optimise virtualised infrastructure hosted on VMware platforms, ensuring availability, resilience, performance and security requirements are achieved.
• Implement automation, standard operating procedures and infrastructure improvements that enhance operational efficiency, platform stability and service quality.
• Collaborate with cyber security specialists, infrastructure engineers, software teams and customer stakeholders to deliver trusted and supportable technology solutions.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters. You are an experienced Windows Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and maintaining reliable enterprise services in mission-critical environments.

Essential for this role:

• Experience administering and supporting Windows Server environments within medium to large enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and identity management services.
• Experience supporting VMware vCenter and virtualised server infrastructure, including provisioning, maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Exposure to security hardening, patching, monitoring and operational support activities within enterprise environments.
• Ability to develop and maintain PowerShell scripts, or similar automation solutions, to improve operational efficiency.
• Capability to investigate technical issues, perform root-cause analysis and resolve infrastructure incidents across complex environments.
• Experience producing technical documentation, implementation guides and operational procedures.
• Effective collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical teams, project stakeholders and service delivery personnel.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, and maintain, a TSPV 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.

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 here.

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.

Commitment and Diversity

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.