Systems Administrator - Virtual Data Centre

Leidos; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Leading technology

Family friendly

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our Canberra team, supporting critical geospatial programs. You will maintain multi-user computer systems, coordinate with network engineers, and provide Level 2/3 technical support to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires proven experience with Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server, virtual server administration, scripting (PowerShell or Python), and MECM. Australian Citizenship and NV2 clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience administering Linux (RHEL) and/or Windows Server environments.
• Experience with virtual server administration and applications – AppV, VSphere.
• Strong scripting experience using PowerShell or Python.
• Ability to create advertisement, collections and packages within MECM environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake systems administration tasks in support of major databases and applications
• Provide level 2/3 technical support and resolve complex system issues
• Detect, isolate and resolve automated information system issues
• Collaborate with customer and technical teams to support mission outcomes

Skills

Linux (RHEL)

Windows Server

Virtual Server Admin

PowerShell

Python

MECM

Job description

Systems Administrator

• Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program.
• Work with world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.
• We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the diverse roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

Leidos Australia have multiple opportunities for Virtual Data Centre Systems Administrators to join our dynamic and collaborative team supporting critical programs, where innovation is encouraged and where there is a scope of work that provides a real sense of purpose. Working on-site in Canberra you will support exciting programs within the Geospatial domain with a primary focus on maintaining the smooth operation of mutli-user computer systems including coordination with network administrators. In this role you will:

• Undertake systems administration tasks in support of major databases and applications
• Provide level 2/3 technical support and resolve complex system issues
• Detect, isolate and resolve automated information system issues
• Collaborate with customer and technical teams to support mission outcomes

What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact

• Proven experience administering Linux (RHEL) and/or Windows Server environments
• Experience with virtual server administration and applications – AppV, VSphere
• Strong scripting experience using PowerShell or Python
• Ability to create advertisement, collections and packages within and MECM environment
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and engage effectively with stakeholders

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen who holds an NV2 Security Clearance accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA/OSA.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• Recruitment process – typically includes two interviews, a potential case study discussion, and background checks (varies by role). The Talent Acquisition team will brief you in detail before the commencement of interviews.
• 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.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [e-mail] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
  

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.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.