At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

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.

And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

About the Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership,



solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We deliver prime systems integration projects which build, develop and support military solutions for Defence. The team focuses on leveraging our local engineering, our services expertise, and global products to bring new capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.

The Opportunity

An exciting chance exists to join our Land and Sea Systems team, focused on sustaining and introducing new capabilities into service for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Working on the SEA1770 program, you will partner closely with the Technical Lead to understand priorities, solve complex problems and support the delivery of outcomes that matter. Systems supported include Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), ruggedised portable computing systems, weather stations and weather RADAR equipment, and hydrographic survey systems.

In this role, you will:

Deliver ICT engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from technical planning and design through to implementation and support.

Build, deploy and manage secure Windows 10 and 11 operating system images to support project and operational requirements.

Integrate, configure and test serial and Ethernet-based peripheral devices and sensor interfaces.

Develop and implement Group Policy, operating system security settings and endpoint management solutions,



including Microsoft Intune.

Support ICT security accreditation activities, ensuring systems meet security and compliance requirements.

Produce technical documentation, implementation plans and project schedules, while providing ICT subject matter expertise to project engineering teams.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Essential for this role:

Bachelor's degree in either Computer Systems or Telecommunications/Networks

Experience within Defence or Government information environments

Experience establishing and maintaining ICT security accreditation

Experience planning and delivering infrastructure migrations, upgrades or deployment projects

Strong documentation and change-management discipline

Clear written and verbal communication skills

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and be eligible to obtain Baseline security clearance.

What to Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team

An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel

Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Kat Buckingham, Talent Acquisition.

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📌 ICT Systems Engineer (Williamstown)
🏢 Leidos
📍 Williamstown