Graduate System Administrator Scoresby
| Published | April 2, 2026 |
| Location | Scoresby, Australia |
| Category | Other |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Description
Maintain and improve an extensive server platform and related applications
Work on real projects with supportive and open-minded colleagues
Excellent career and professional development in a culture that embraces flexible work arrangements
84% of our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers
Do Work That Matters
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
An average week for a Graduate Systems Administrator providing Application 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; to deploying system wide software;
Working with technical users to understand system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and document configurations or procedures;
Contributing to incident investigation and problem resolution by analysing logs, performance metrics, and system behaviours;
Assisting with user account provisioning, access management, and security compliance activities;
Utilising enterprise-wide monitoring platforms and adhering to documented policies and procedures;
Supporting system builds, patching, updates, and baseline configuration activities across multiple environments;
Supporting engineering and technical services teams by preparing system documentation, helping with environment setup, and participating in integration activities;
Directly supporting customer missions through business ICT support;
Applying DevOps and automation principles to increase consistency and efficiency
Graduates will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge specific to this role, to ensure they are able to contribute and reach their highest potential. As a Leidos graduate, you will be working on interesting and challenging projects and will take part in a range of training and development opportunities.
What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact
Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret AGSVA security clearance
This role is ideal for someone who is completing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline:
Bachelor Information Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Information Systems
Bachelor of Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Network Engineering
Bachelor Cybersecurity (with systems focus)
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.
Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.
This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and hold a Baseline or greater security clearance.
Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose
Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
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.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
Recruitment Process
Online Application: March-April
Online Capability Assessment: April
Final Stage Assessment: May
Offer of Employment: June
Keeping in Touch: June-February.
