2025-07-23
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
Canberra
2600
Australia
Description
We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the often many and varied 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
We’re looking for an entry-level Midrange Associate to be part of a supportive and collaborative team, gaining hands-on experience working across a new program at Leidos!
The position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).*?
This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their career in IT infrastructure. You’ll bring a keen interest in server administration, virtualisation, database support, and hardware fundamentals. We’re looking for someone with strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
If you're passionate about building your skills in server and database environments and want to grow in a team that values continuous learning, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role you will gain:
Experience with Windows Server, Unix, and Linux administration
Familiarity with virtualisation technologies and managing virtualised operating systems
Knowledge of enterprise backup products (e.g. IBM TSM) and storage technologies, including administration
Exposure to F5 load balancer troubleshooting and ability to create clear technical documentation
The opportunity to participate in an on-call roster as required
We promote internally and offer a varied career path, so if you're seeking growth and challenge, you've come to the right place.??
What you will bring:
An interest in server administration, database management, and hardware maintenance
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a user-focused approach?
Willingness to learn and assist across diverse support functions
Proactive problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning
This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to gain a Baseline security clearance.
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
To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.
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 careers.au@au.leidos.com if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
* s.27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) / s.105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) / s.65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) / s.12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic).?
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.
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.
