Cadet Platform Engineer (Start ASAP)

• Gain hands-on work experience whilst completing your studies
• Support Federal Government security frameworks
• Excellent career development in a culture that embraces flexible work arrangements

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting the page.

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 

This opportunity is for students currently studying an IT-related, diploma or certification.

Our clients rely on us to deliver secure, resilient, and innovative technology platforms that enable their most ambitious goals. To achieve this, we combine cutting-edge cloud and infrastructure technologies with strong engineering practices. Customer requirements typically dictate the need for highly complex and bespoke IT solutions, which means we value engineers who are adaptable, resourceful, and eager to learn.

As a Cadet Platform Engineer, your week could involve:

• Design & Build – Assisting in the design and implementation of scalable infrastructure platforms using cloud services, automation tools, and modern DevOps practices.
• Automation & Scripting – Developing scripts and infrastructure-as-code to provision, configure, and manage systems efficiently and reliably.
• Platform Operations – Helping to monitor, maintain, and optimise infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, and security.
• Deployment & Delivery – Supporting the creation of CI/CD pipelines, building releases, and enabling smooth delivery of applications and services.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – Writing clear technical documentation to support operational excellence and team collaboration.
• Collaboration – Working closely with architects, engineers across disciplines to deliver and improve platform capabilities.
• Ownership – Taking responsibility for specific platform components, ensuring they meet project and customer requirements.

This role is ideal for students who are passionate about cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and building platforms that solve complex, real-world problems.

What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact 

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.

• Currently studying IT related Diploma or Certification.
• Software engineering/development skills and knowledge
• Understanding of how IT Infrastructure concepts
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
• Effective teamwork
• Motivated, work independently
• Learn and apply new tools and technologies

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 NV-1 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

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
• Recruitment process – application screening, interview, and background checks.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances, this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [email protected] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.