Network Administrator

Role overview

Leidos Australia is hiring several Network Administrators for its AGO GEO SPACES program in a secure government setting. The role focuses on keeping data and voice networks installed, configured, maintained, and operating reliably so essential services remain stable, secure, and available.

Why join Leidos

• Life Days: full-time employees can earn up to 12 extra days of leave each year by working 2 hours above the minimum weekly requirement.
• Leidos Life Hub: access to cashback offers and discounts across more than 400 Australian and international retailers.
• Family-friendly workplace: the company is certified as family friendly and supports different family responsibilities.

Key duties

• Look after network infrastructure equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points to support availability and performance.
• Handle Level 2 and Level 3 support for outages and complicated connectivity problems, reducing interruption to operations.
• Apply network security controls, administer firewall rules, and monitor activity to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Set up network devices and keep topology, configuration, and process records accurate and current.
• Track network performance, find congestion or bottlenecks, and improve capacity and overall health where needed.

What you need to succeed

• Sound knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
• Practical experience with enterprise networking platforms like Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot firewall and other network security devices.
• Experience using monitoring and packet-analysis tools such as Wireshark and SolarWinds to investigate and resolve difficult network issues.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open only to Australian citizens who hold an active TSPV security clearance and can obtain a DISA/OSA clearance successfully. Applicants who meet most of the criteria are still encouraged to apply. The recruitment process includes two interviews, background checks, and DISA/OSA screening. Candidates may also need to satisfy ITAR requirements, which can restrict some dual nationals, permanent residents, and former nationals of certain countries under ITAR 126.1.

Additional information

The employer supports diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. Internal advocacy groups include Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities, and Pride+.

Application and hiring notes

Support is available for candidates who need adjustments during the application or recruitment process. The company asks applicants to contact its careers team for assistance if needed.

About the employer

Leidos Australia provides IT and airborne solutions across government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection, and health. The business has around 2,000 employees in Australia and operates with global expertise and partnerships.

Pay and benefits notice

Compensation is based on the role level and broader factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market conditions, and any applicable bargaining arrangement. Employment benefits may include competitive pay, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement support.

Security and compliance notice

The company warns applicants to be cautious of fraudulent recruitment approaches and states that it does not request payment during hiring or use unofficial messaging services for recruitment communications. Non-discrimination policies apply to all qualified applicants, including consideration of candidates with criminal histories where allowed by law.

Employment note

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.