Secure Enterprise Network Administrator

Leidos; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Days

Part-time options

Job sharing

Compressed hours

Headspace access

MeQuilibrium access

On-demand courses

Professional development

Job summary

Leidos Australia seeks multiple experienced Network Administrators to support the GEOSPACES program, delivering secure, high‑compliance network services in a government environment. You will manage critical data networks, configure devices, and respond to incidents to maintain service levels.

You will work in a team that values integrity, collaboration and customer context, with strong focus on secure operations, documentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience with networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Hands-on experience administering enterprise networking technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto or Fortinet.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting firewalls, network security devices and policies.
• Capability in diagnosing and resolving complex network issues using tools such as Wireshark or SolarWinds.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate technical documentation covering network configurations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points, ensuring availability and performance of data and voice networks.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 incident response, troubleshooting complex network issues and restoring services with minimal disruption.
• Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewall policies and monitoring to protect against unauthorised access and threats.
• Configure network devices, monitor performance and capacity, identify opportunities for optimisation, and maintain accurate topology and documentation.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

VLANs & routing

Firewall management

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Network documentation

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Job description

Leidos Australia seeks multiple experienced Network Administrators to support the GEOSPACES program, delivering secure, high‑compliance network services in a government environment. You will manage critical data networks, configure devices, and respond to incidents to maintain service levels.

You will work in a team that values integrity, collaboration and customer context, with strong focus on secure operations, documentation and continuous improvement.