Systems Administrator

00160 LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life days and flexible work options

Headspace access and wellbeing support

On‑demand learning courses

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a System Administrator to join the GEO SPACES team, delivering secure, integrated IT solutions across complex, multi‑vendor environments. You will work on hardware, software, networks and platforms to ensure reliable and supportable systems.

You will collaborate with engineers and delivery teams through the lifecycle, conducting design, build, integration, verification and acceptance activities while applying systems thinking to deliver practical infrastructure that

Qualifications

• Experience integrating hardware, software and networked systems within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with virtualized environments and modern IT infrastructure.
• Proficiency with automation and IaC tools.
• Strong troubleshooting across physical and virtual layers.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform system integration activities across the lifecycle (design, build, integrate, verify, accept).
• Develop and execute integration strategies, plans and test artefacts.
• Integrate complex systems comprising hardware, software, firmware, networks and interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration risks, issues and dependencies.
• Collaborate with engineers and delivery teams to deliver secure, supportable solutions.

Skills

Hardware integration

Software integration

Networked systems

VMware vSphere

Windows / Linux

Automation scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Troubleshooting complex issues

Tools

VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)

Windows Server

Linux

Python

Ansible

Terraform

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 customised 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.

• 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.

Readytoexplorewhat’spossible? If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you.

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the statusquo— because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones that disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step10is ancient history. We’re already at step30—and moving faster than anyone else dares.

OriginalPosting: For U.S.Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least3dayswith an anticipated close dateof no earlier than3days after the original posting date as listed above.

PayRange: 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.

LeidosLeidos 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$17.2billion for the fiscal year ended January2,2026. For more information, visitwww.Leidos.com.

PayandBenefits 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.

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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.