About the role
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 a Windows Administrator within our AGO GEO SPACES program, you'll play a key role in supporting advanced national security capabilities through the delivery and maintenance of secure, high-availability infrastructure. Working alongside a team of specialist technical professionals, you'll help ensure critical systems remain reliable, secure, and operational in a highly regulated environment.
Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for complex Microsoft Windows infrastructure, resolving incidents and maintaining the performance and availability of mission-critical systems.
Administer and optimise Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and VMware platforms to support secure and reliable service delivery.
Manage the development, packaging, deployment, and lifecycle management of applications and Standard Operating Environments (SOE) using MECM.
Support and maintain physical and virtual infrastructure, including HP OneView and GreenLake platforms, while working within established security frameworks and compliance requirements.
About You
You are an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys working in secure, complex technical environments and takes pride in delivering reliable outcomes. You bring a collaborative approach, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in support of critical business functions.
Essential skills and experience
Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Server 2016, 2019 and 2022.
Capability in Active Directory, Group Policy administration, and identity and access management practices.
Experience with MECM application packaging, deployment, and SOE lifecycle management.
Knowledge of VMware virtual infrastructure administration and support.
Demonstrated experience providing Level 2 and Level 3 incident response and troubleshooting within enterprise environments.
Ability to work effectively within structured security and compliance frameworks.
Advantageous skills and experience
Experience supporting HP OneView and GreenLake infrastructure platforms.
Exposure to highly regulated, government, defence, or national security environments.
Familiarity with infrastructure hardening, system security controls, and operational support within classified environments.
Due to the nature of this role, you must be an Australian Citizen holding an active TSPV security clearance, with the ability to be successful for a DISA/OSA.
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. Please apply via the "Apply Now" button with your resume. 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.
Original Posting
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
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.
About Leidos
Leidos 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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.