Systems Administrator

About the role

Leidos Australia's Software Solutions business delivers custom and off-the-shelf software to Defence, Intelligence and other Government sectors. It is seeking a Systems Administrator for its GEO SPACES team in Canberra, working across complex, multi-vendor environments to integrate hardware, software, networks and platforms into secure, reliable and supportable solutions. The role involves collaboration with customers, architects, engineers and delivery teams across the system lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• 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 of hardware, software, firmware, networks and external interfaces, identifying and resolving integration risks, issues and dependencies.
• Work with engineers and integration team members to troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver supportable solutions.

Required profile

• Experience integrating hardware, software and networked systems in a multidisciplinary environment.
• 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.
• Australian citizenship with a TSPV security clearance and AGO DISA.

Required skills

• VMware vSphere, including ESXi and vCenter
• Windows and/or Linux environments
• Automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform)

Advantageous: experience developing integration strategies, procedures, verification activities and test artefacts, and experience in multi-vendor systems integration or engineering environments. Applicants are asked to apply through the online application form with their resume.