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Role Overview
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, work to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
Leidos Australia is seeking multiple skilled Network Administrators to join our GEOSPACES program, delivering advanced national security technology solutions in a secure, high‐compliance government environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manage and maintain network infrastructure hardware, including switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points, to ensure high availability and performance.
* Provide Level 2 and Level 3 incident response and resolution for network outages and complex connectivity issues, minimising disruption to business operations.
* Implement and enforce network security policies, manage firewall rules and conduct ongoing monitoring to safeguard the network from unauthorised access and cyber threats.
* Configure network devices and maintain accurate, up‐to‐date documentation of network topology, configurations and procedures.
* Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks and apply optimisation strategies to maintain optimal network health and capacity.
What You'll Bring To Make An Impact
* Strong understanding of core networking principles, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
* Hands‐on experience working with enterprise‐grade networking hardware, including platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto and Fortinet.
* Experience managing and troubleshooting network security devices and firewall policies.
* Proven ability to use network analysis and monitoring tools, such as Wireshark and SolarWinds, to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
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.
Eligibility and Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen who holds an active TSPV security clearance, and have the ability to be successful for a DISA/OSA.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
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.
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 – 2 interviews, background checks & DISA/OSA.
* 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 at if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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