Company Description What makes Leidos stand out? Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, civil and health markets. Leidos' 46,000 employees globally support vital missions for government and commercial customers.
Leidos Australia has been a trusted partner to the Australian Government for over 25 years, having delivered some of the most complex software and systems integration projects in Australia. Led by a local leadership team, we deliver projects and services through five lines of business – Airborne Solutions, Civil Services & Projects, Defence Digital Solutions & Support, Defence Mission Systems and Intelligence (C4ISR) – supported by local corporate functions.
Leidos Australia's government and defence customers enjoy the advantage of a 2000+ local workforce, backed by Leidos' global expertise, experience and capabilities. With a focus on sovereign development and support, the company invests locally in R&D both directly and in combination with local Small and Medium Enterprises.
Leidos Benefits
Access to over 100,000 online training and development courses through our the technical training portal Percipio
Support of advocacy groups including; The Young Professionals, Women and Allies Network, Allies & Action for Accessibility and Abilities and the Defence & Emergency Services
Entitlement to one day a year of volunteer leave to support a cause you're passionate about
Leidos is a family friendly certified organisation and we provide flexible work arrangements that are outcomes focused and may consist of; flexible work hours, Life Days (formally RDOs), Switch Days where you can switch a public holiday for an alternative days that means more to you, and a career break of between 3 months and 2 years to take time out from Leidos to explore other interests
Access to Reward Gateway to give upfront discounts or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers
Job Description
Your New Role
An average week for a Trainee Systems Administrator includes providing Application and Infrastructure Support for a number of systems across different environments and includes a wide range of activities:
Supporting, maintaining and improving an extensive server platform and related applications, across multiple domains and national locations;
Key team member supporting both the Business and ICT users of the supporting infrastructure;
Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes;
Troubleshooting any reported issues;
Utilising enterprise-wide monitoring platforms;
Updating and creating system documentation;
Deploying system wide software;
Adhering to documented policies and procedures;
Undertaking minimal development activities that directly support the applications served from the supporting infrastructure;
Working as a team to solve complex ICT problems;
Directly supporting customer missions through business ICT support
Applying DevOps and automation principles to increase consistency and efficiency
Qualifications
About You and What You'll Bring
This role is ideal for someone who is completing or has recently completed a Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or Certificate from an accredited institution in a related discipline:
Information Technology
Computer Science
Information Systems
Along with your education and any practical experience, Leidos values individuals who use their initiative and seek to understand the business and develop relationships based on respect.
Additional Information
Successful candidates must be Australian Citizens at the time of application to be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
At Leidos, we proudly embrace diversity and support our people at every stage of their Leidos journey in terms of inclusion, accessibility and flexibility. We have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions. And at Leidos you'll enjoy flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing, 12 weeks paid parental leave as a primary carer and more. We look forward to welcoming you.
