At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide Level 2/3 support for complex Linux issues and manage virtualised environments.
- Company: Join Leidos Australia, a leader in advanced national security technology solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Dynamic team with opportunities for professional development and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a secure environment while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience with enterprise-grade Linux distributions and strong incident management skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Leidos Australia is seeking multiple skilled Linux Administrators to join our AGO GEO SPACES program, delivering advanced national security technology solutions in a secure, high‑compliance environment.
- Your New Role And Responsibilities
- Provide Level 2/3 support for complex Linux issues, ensuring minimal business disruption.
- Manage virtualised environments (VMware/KVM) and physical systems such as HP One View and Green Lake.
- Develop system configurations using Ansible, Puppet or Chef, and manage the SOE lifecycle with Kickstart.
- Administer accounts, permissions and authentication services (LDAP and similar), maintaining security compliance.
- Implement required security controls, including firewalls and mandatory access controls, and automate tasks using Bash, Python or Perl.
- What You’ll Bring
- Extensive experience with enterprise‑grade Linux distributions such as RHEL, Cent OS, Ubuntu and SUSE.
- Strong capability in managing user access and authentication services, including Open LDAP and similar systems.
- Hands‑on experience with configuration and deployment tools including Ansible, Puppet and Chef.
- Skilled in virtualisation technologies such as VMware ESXi/v Sphere and KVM.
- Proven Level 2/3 incident management experience, resolving complex issues in enterprise environments.
- Australian Citizen with an active TSPV security clearance and the ability to succeed for a DISA/OSA.
- Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Linux Systems Administrator in Melbourne employer: Leidos Australia
Leidos Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and compliance while fostering professional growth. With a FIFO roster that allows for a balanced lifestyle, employees benefit from competitive remuneration, comprehensive training programs, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aviation technology in a supportive team environment.
