Network Administrator

Overview

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. We have 2000 local experts and are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

The role is for a Network Administrator to join the AGO GEO SPACES program, delivering advanced national security technology solutions in a secure, high compliance government environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen who holds an active TSPV security clearance and be able to achieve a DISA/OSA clearance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.