Systems Integrator - 5 months

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace access

MeQuilibrium

On-demand courses

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Systems Integrator on a 5-month secondment to lead build, configuration, and integration of secure ICT systems. The role focuses on hands-on system integration and technical delivery, ensuring capability uplift and smooth transition to operations.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in system integration, hardware/software configuration and secure ICT environments, with strong documentation and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system integration, system administration or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience configuring and integrating hardware, operating systems and network components.
• Strong understanding of secure ICT environments and system hardening practices.
• Experience with testing, validation and troubleshooting integrated systems.
• Ability to develop clear and structured technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead system build and integration activities across the project capability
• Configure and validate Defence-provided hardware, laptops and network components
• Install, harden and configure operating systems and application software
• Configure secure networking components including switches, firewalls and encrypted mesh connectivity
• Implement accounts, permissions and host-based security controls
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including build guides, SOPs and installation instructions
• Design and execute functional and performance testing activities
• Validate system performance, stability and offline operational capability
• Implement and test backup, recovery and resilience mechanisms
• Support transition to operations, including handover documentation and stakeholder engagement

Skills

System integration

System administration

Network components

Security hardening

Technical documentation

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 thaQt help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Background

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.

Benefits

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

Our GEOSPACES team is instrumental in developing and maintaining innovative technologies that tackle evolving challenges within the intelligence community. Additionally, these roles will focus on designing, integrating, and validating complex tenant environments tailored to specific use cases, supporting critical customer objectives.

The Opportunity

As a Systems Integrator, you will lead and execute the build, configuration and integration of secure ICT systems, ensuring capability is delivered, tested and transitioned into operational use.

This is a 5-month secondment opportunity, focused on delivering a defined capability uplift, with a strong emphasis on hands-on system integration and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system build and integration activities across the project capability
• Configure and validate Defence-provided hardware, laptops and network components
• Install, harden and configure operating systems and application software
• Configure secure networking components including switches, firewalls and encrypted mesh connectivity
• Implement accounts, permissions and host-based security controls
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including build guides, SOPs and installation instructions
• Design and execute functional and performance testing activities
• Validate system performance, stability and offline operational capability
• Implement and test backup, recovery and resilience mechanisms
• Support transition to operations, including handover documentation and stakeholder engagement

About You

• Proven experience in system integration, system administration or infrastructure engineering
• Experience configuring and integrating hardware, operating systems and network components
• Strong understanding of secure ICT environments and system hardening practices
• Experience with testing, validation and troubleshooting integrated systems
• Ability to develop clear and structured technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary delivery teams

Advantageous, but Not Essential

• Experience within Defence or government environments
• Exposure to secure or air-gapped systems and networks
• Familiarity with mesh networking, encryption or offline-capable systems
• Experience supporting ATO-aligned or governed delivery environments

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain NV2 security clearance and DISA.

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.

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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