Ict Support | Career Transition Opportunity

00160 Leidos Australia Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia Pty Ltd. invites applications for an ICT Support Officer within a secure Defence environment in Sydney.

The role focuses on hands-on ICT support, equipment setup and secure operations, with eligibility contingent on holding a TSPV security clearance and Australian citizenship. The successful candidate will work with cross-disciplinary teams, handle workstation deployments and system health tasks, and contribute to national security projects while adhering to strict security

Qualifications

• Current TSPV security clearance required.
• Experience in Defence or secure operational environments.
• Ability to follow established security processes and handle classified information.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level support across hardware, software, user accounts and connectivity; troubleshoot and escalate complex issues.
• Build experience with workstation builds, device deployments, user administration, endpoint maintenance, patching and routine system health tasks.
• Deliver hands-on support within secure facilities; set up equipment, patch networks, cabling, and replace hardware while assisting users and operations teams.
• Collaborate with systems, network, cyber and engineering specialists across GEO SPACES to develop ICT capability while following security processes.

Skills

TSPV clearance

ICT support

Secure environment

Tools

Windows environments

Device deployments

Networking basics

Job description

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. This includes:

• 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

As an ICT Support Officer supporting the GEO SPACES team at Leidos, you’ll provide practical ICT support within a secure Defence environment, helping keep the systems, users and services that underpin national programs operating effectively. This is an opportunity for Defence personnel with a current TSPV clearance to transition into ICT, build hands‑on technical capability and learn alongside experienced specialists.

• Provide first‑level support across hardware, software, user accounts and connectivity, troubleshooting common issues and escalating more complex matters to technical specialists.
• Build practical experience across workstation builds, device deployments, user administration, endpoint maintenance, patching and routine system health activities.
• Deliver hands‑on support within secure facilities, including equipment setup, secure network patching, cabling, hardware replacement and direct assistance to users and operational teams.
• Work alongside systems, network, cyber and engineering specialists across GEO SPACES, developing broader ICT capability while following established processes for classified systems and information.

About You

You’ll bring experience working in secure operational environments and an interest in developing or transitioning your career into ICT. You’re comfortable solving practical problems, supporting users and learning new technologies while working within structured, security‑conscious processes.

Essential

• A current TSPV security clearance.
• Experience working within Defence, intelligence or another secure operational environment.
• An interest in developing a career in ICT and technical support, with the ability to learn new technologies and apply practical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with users and provide practical, customer‑focused technical support.
• Ability to follow established processes and work appropriately with classified systems, information and environments.

Advantageous

• Familiarity with Windows environments, computer hardware, networking or ICT support.
• Experience with workstation builds, device deployments, user account administration or endpoint support.
• ICT qualifications or relevant technical certifications.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen holding an TSPV Security Clearance, with the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a DISA/OSA.

Certain roles may be subject International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements which may limit persons who hold dual nationality with certain proscribed countries from accessing material, or in the case of dual Australian‑U.S citizens, may require the candidate to obtain a U.S. Persons Abroad authorisation from the U.S DDTC.

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. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Ben George, Talent Acquisition.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.