Description
Join Leidos Australia as a Virtual Data Centre Systems Administrator and play a key role in supporting mission-critical programs within the Geospatial domain. Working on-site in Canberra, you will contribute to the performance, reliability, and security of complex virtualised environments that underpin important national capability outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments, ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems, databases, and applications.
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support, investigating and resolving complex infrastructure and system issues across virtualised environments.
- Monitor, diagnose, and remediate system incidents, working proactively to identify and address issues before they impact operational outcomes.
- Collaborate with customers, network administrators, and multidisciplinary technical teams to deliver reliable services and support mission success.
Requirements:
- Experience administering Linux (RHEL) and/or Windows Server environments in enterprise or secure operational settings.
- Capability in virtual server administration and associated technologies, including VMware vSphere and application virtualisation platforms such as App-V.
- Experience scripting and automating tasks using PowerShell and/or Python.
- Experience creating advertisements, collections, and packages within a Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve complex technical issues while balancing operational priorities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and customer teams.
Benefits:
- 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.