20 Network Automation jobs in Australia
Senior Network Security Automation Engineer

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Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. You will drive our technology strategy, lead by example, and support team members on their learning journey. You will implement and operate modern cloud and on premises cybersecurity controls to defend Microsoft datacenter critical infrastructure from threat actors. Leveraging multiple solutions and partnering with internal and external teams, you will be at the forefront of advancing industrial network cybersecurity capabilities.
Through on the job learning and bi-directional mentorship, this opportunity will allow you to gain cyber defense, automation, and networking skills and experiences that are rare in both networking and security organizations, and in high demand across multiple industries. This is a flexible work opportunity for you to work from home partially or fully if desired.
As a group, CO+I is focused on personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.
With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.
Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!
**Responsibilities**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Manage and optimize network security infrastructure including NGFWs (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint), IDS/IPS, and segmentation.
+ Develop and maintain secure Azure cloud environments using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
+ Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps with integrated security controls.
+ Document automation workflows, APIs, scripts, and system designs.
+ Proactively identify and investigate potential issues and patterns in security controls and drive mitigation strategies, while also implementing automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the network.
+ Install, upgrade, and maintain security hardware, operating system and software.
+ Identify gaps in security policy and administration, recommend solutions, and implement new and revised security standards, while working with partner teams to drive consistency and awareness.
+ Maintain standards and drive improvements for our customer and partner experience, responding appropriately to emerging issues and advocating for our customer experience through development and analyzation of key metrics, performance indicators, and other data sources (e.g. bugs, unhealthy data pipeline). Respond to escalations and recommend improvements as appropriate to address gaps.
+ Participate in on-call rotation to support security services.
+ With minimal guidance, analyze attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and, alongside partner teams, create recommendations to limit exposure, implement response plans, and take action.
+ Analyze potential or actual intrusions identified from monitoring activities and create detections based on available data (e.g., Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and Tools Tactics Procedures (TTP)).
**Other**
+ Embody our culture ( and values ( .
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ 4+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering (multi-vendor next-gen firewall experience, IDS/IPS, network engineering (routing/BGP) and network/infrastructure automation (Python, Ansible etc).
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
+ Strong background in Firewalls or Intrusion detection or prevention systems.
+ High proficiency in Python
+ Hands-on experience with Ansible for network automation and configuration management.
+ Ability to design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs
+ Networking & Security Fundamentals: Solid understanding of routing, IPSec, firewall policies
+ Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
**Background Check Requirements:**
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
+ Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
While not required, we also look for the following **Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), cloud security, and operations incident response.
+ CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, PCCSE, PCNSE, PCSAE, CCNP Security, CCIE Security and/or Security+ certification.
+ Any experience with industrial control systems is preferred (not mandatory).
+ Experience with Nautobot for network source-of-truth alignment, and Django would be considered highly beneficial
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
Senior Network Security Automation Engineer

Posted 11 days ago
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Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. You will drive our technology strategy, lead by example, and support team members on their learning journey. You will implement and operate modern cloud and on premises cybersecurity controls to defend Microsoft datacenter critical infrastructure from threat actors. Leveraging multiple solutions and partnering with internal and external teams, you will be at the forefront of advancing industrial network cybersecurity capabilities.
Through on the job learning and bi-directional mentorship, this opportunity will allow you to gain cyber defense, automation, and networking skills and experiences that are rare in both networking and security organizations, and in high demand across multiple industries. This is a flexible work opportunity for you to work from home partially or fully if desired.
As a group, CO+I is focused on personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.
With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.
Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!
**Responsibilities**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Manage and optimize network security infrastructure including NGFWs (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint), IDS/IPS, and segmentation.
+ Develop and maintain secure Azure cloud environments using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
+ Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps with integrated security controls.
+ Document automation workflows, APIs, scripts, and system designs.
+ Proactively identify and investigate potential issues and patterns in security controls and drive mitigation strategies, while also implementing automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the network.
+ Install, upgrade, and maintain security hardware, operating system and software.
+ Identify gaps in security policy and administration, recommend solutions, and implement new and revised security standards, while working with partner teams to drive consistency and awareness.
+ Maintain standards and drive improvements for our customer and partner experience, responding appropriately to emerging issues and advocating for our customer experience through development and analyzation of key metrics, performance indicators, and other data sources (e.g. bugs, unhealthy data pipeline). Respond to escalations and recommend improvements as appropriate to address gaps.
+ Participate in on-call rotation to support security services.
+ With minimal guidance, analyze attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and, alongside partner teams, create recommendations to limit exposure, implement response plans, and take action.
+ Analyze potential or actual intrusions identified from monitoring activities and create detections based on available data (e.g., Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and Tools Tactics Procedures (TTP)).
**Other**
+ Embody our culture ( and values ( .
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ 4+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering (multi-vendor next-gen firewall experience, IDS/IPS, network engineering (routing/BGP) and network/infrastructure automation (Python, Ansible etc).
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
+ Strong background in Firewalls or Intrusion detection or prevention systems.
+ High proficiency in Python
+ Hands-on experience with Ansible for network automation and configuration management.
+ Ability to design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs
+ Networking & Security Fundamentals: Solid understanding of routing, IPSec, firewall policies
+ Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
**Background Check Requirements:**
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
+ Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
While not required, we also look for the following **Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), cloud security, and operations incident response.
+ CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, PCCSE, PCNSE, PCSAE, CCNP Security, CCIE Security and/or Security+ certification.
+ Any experience with industrial control systems is preferred (not mandatory).
+ Experience with Nautobot for network source-of-truth alignment, and Django would be considered highly beneficial
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
System Administrator

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System Administrator
Your KBR future - delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal - to improve the world.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.
For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia's largest and most complex projects.
With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.
We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.
From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.
KBR comprises a talented team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to our customers.
Learn more about our business - Opportunity
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the support, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of client ICT Service Desk environments, ensuring high availability and performance across systems and services. Operating under the direction of the Service Desk Manager, this role provides technical support for incidents, service requests, and changes, and plays a key part in maintaining system health and stability for KBR clients.
The Systems Administrator will perform in-depth troubleshooting, escalate i ncidents as appropriate , and work collaboratively with other technical teams to resolve complex issues. This role requires a proactive approach to system monitoring, patching, and documentation, along with the ability to support scheduled changes and respond to incidents both during and outside of business hours , as required .
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:
Service Operation s
+ Provide day-to-day administration and support of client systems, servers, and infrastructure .
+ Monitor system health, capacity , and performance using appropriate tools and dashboards .
+ Respond to and resolve escalated service requests and incidents in a timely matter and in accordance with SHIs .
+ Admini ster Service Desks across several government networks with varying sizes and classifications .
+ Ensure that service operations adhere to relevant SoWs, SHIs, and ITIL-based service management practices .
+ Participate in on-call and 24x7 support rosters , as required .
Incident & Problem Management
+ Conduct root cause analysis for re curring issues and develop preventative measures .
+ Escalate complex or unresolved issues to L3 , where necessary .
+ Maintain clear and detailed records of incidents, actions taken, and outcomes .
+ Support the Service Desk Manager in tracking ticket trends and recommending service improvement.
Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
+ Perform routine system maintenance, including patching, updates, backups, and health checks.
+ Ident ify and propose opportunities for automation or efficiency improvements within the environment.
+ Assist in onboarding new technologies or services in line with client needs and company strategy.
Collaboration & Documentation
+ Work collaboratively with support staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
+ Maintain and update technical documentation, including procedures, system conf igurations, and knowledge base articles.
+ Liaise with other technical team s to coordinate support and delivery activities.
+ Participate in service reviews and/or technical meetings , as required .
Incident Response & Crisis Management
+ Act as a primary escalation point for Service Desk ICT incidents , working closely with internal teams and external partners to restore services quickly and effectively.
+ Participate in post-incident reviews to analyse root causes and implement preventive measures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
+ Experience supporting Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server 2016/2019/202 2 .
+ Experience supporting virtuali s ation platforms ( eg. VMWare, Nutanix, Hyper- V) .
+ Working knowledge of network fundamentals ( eg. TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls, routing/switching) .
+ ITIL V3/4 Foundation Certification.
+ NV1 Security clearance (with the ability to upgrade to NV2) .
+ Ability to troubleshoot complex issues methodically and communicate findings clearly.
+ Strong documentation and organi s ational skills.
Desirable :
+ 2 + years' experience in a similar S ystems A dministration or IT support role.
+ Experience working with government ICT products, services and programs.
+ Experience working with Redhat technologies ( eg. RHEL 7/8/9)
+ Familiarity with monitoring platforms ( eg. Elastic , SCOM ) .
+ Experience working with backup and DR solutions ( eg. HYCU , DPM, Ve eam ) .
Soft Skills:
+ Clear verbal and written communication skills, par ticularly in documenting technical solutions.
+ Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
+ Professionalism in client interactions, with a focus on customer service and support excellence.
+ Adaptability and willingness to continuously learn and develop technical skills.
Benefits of KBR
+ A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
+ Flexible working conditions
+ Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
+ Paid Parental leave
+ Paid Reservist leave
+ Income protection
+ Corporate rewards
+ Salary packaging/Novated leasing
+ Discounted employee stock purchase plans
+ Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
+ Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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System Administrator

Posted 11 days ago
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System Administrator
About KBR:
At KBR - We do things that matter.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Think.KBR.com
KBR in Australia
With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
The Opportunity
The Systems Administrator supports the day-to-day operations of client ICT Service Desk environments, helping to maintain system performance and reliability. Working under the guidance of senior administrators and the Service Desk Manager, this role provides first and second-level support for incidents, service requests, and scheduled maintenance tasks.
The Systems Administrator contributes to monitoring and troubleshooting activities, escalating complex issues where required, and ensuring that service operations are delivered in line with agreed standards. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical skills and gain experience across a broad range of systems and services, while working as part of a collaborative and customer-focused team.
Responsibilities
Service Operations
+ Provide day-to-day support for client systems, servers, and infrastructure under supervision.
+ Monitor system health and performance using established tools, escalating alerts or issues as needed.
+ Respond to service requests and incidents within agreed timeframes.
+ Assist in the administration of Service Desk environments across different networks.
+ Follow ITIL-based service management practices, SoWs, and SHIs.
+ Participate in support rosters as directed.
Incident & Problem Management
+ Troubleshoot and resolve routine incidents, escalating more complex issues to senior administrators.
+ Maintain accurate and detailed records of incidents, actions, and resolutions.
+ Assist senior staff in problem investigations and trend analysis.
Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
+ Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks such as updates, patching, backups, and health checks.
+ Suggest areas for improvement or efficiency to senior staff.
+ Support the rollout of new systems and technologies by assisting with testing and documentation.
Collaboration & Documentation
+ Work closely with senior administrators and Service Desk staff, contributing to knowledge sharing and team support.
+ Maintain and update knowledge base articles and basic technical documentation.
+ Participate in team meetings and service reviews when required.
Incident Response & Crisis Support
+ Assist with incident response activities, following direction from senior team members.
+ Provide accurate updates during service outages or disruptions.
+ Contribute to post-incident documentation and reviews.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
+ Basic experience supporting Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server 2016/2019/2022.
+ Exposure to virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix).
+ Foundational understanding of networking (e.g. TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, switching).
+ ITIL V3/4 Foundation Certification (or willingness to obtain).
+ NV1/NV2 Security clearance
+ Ability to follow troubleshooting procedures and escalate issues appropriately.
+ Strong communication, documentation, and organisational skills.
Desirable:
+ 2+ years' experience in an IT support, helpdesk, or systems support role.
+ Exposure to government ICT environments.
+ Familiarity with Linux technologies (e.g. RHEL).
+ Basic experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Elastic, SCOM).
+ Knowledge of backup and DR solutions (e.g. Veeam, HYCU).
Benefits of KBR
+ A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
+ Flexible working conditions
+ Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
+ Paid Parental leave
+ Paid Reservist leave
+ Income protection
+ Corporate rewards
+ Salary packaging/Novated leasing
+ Discounted employee stock purchase plans
+ Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
+ Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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Tier 2 Hardware System Administrator - TS/SCI with Poly
Posted 6 days ago
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The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for Tier 2 Hardware System Maintainer for our Incident and Service Request Response Team to support a client's requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Alice Springs, AUS. The position requires an active TS/SCI, with Polygraph and approved medical and psychological exams.
The Tier 2 Hardware System Maintainer receives and responds to service requests and problems reported by customers and escalated from Tier 1. The Tier 2 Hardware System Maintainer will work in a highly collaborative environment with teammates, key stakeholders and the Government customer to ensure mission continuity and support to the IC community.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Engage in hardware troubleshooting, repair and replacement.
+ Communicate with customers and technical component's to fully understand the incident, service request or problem.
+ Research problems by accessing internal and external knowledge databases.
+ Facilitate technical communications between operations and development staff.
+ Distribute defect reports and system data collected during anomaly investigations.
+ Plan and coordinate maintenance activities, perform upgrades and support the transition and acceptance of new and modified systems.
+ Analyze customer problems and implement appropriate corrective action to initiate a repair and return to service in the field.
+ Assist with property and asset management.
+ Monitor, review, update and disposition ServiceNow/HelpNow system tickets assigned to program per required timelines and level of information details.
+ Conduct datacenter walkthroughs to proactively identify issues with supported hardware and equipment; resolve or escalate as needed.
**Basic Qualifications:**
To be considered for this position, you must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
+ TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
+ BA degree and 8+years of prior relevant experience, Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
+ Current DOD 8570 certification applicable to the position (typically Security+).
+ Proven computer hardware and system troubleshooting skills.
+ System administration skills.
+ Ability to recognize and analyze problems, errors, provide innovative solutions to complex problems, and respond appropriately.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
+ Ability to carry/lift 30 pounds of equipment.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Working knowledge of ServiceNow/HelpNow.
+ Experience in working with, collaborating with system users and customers.
+ Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing situations.
+ Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
**Original Posting:**
September 22, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Tier 2 Hardware System Administrator - TS/SCI with Poly

Posted 11 days ago
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The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for Tier 2 Hardware System Maintainer for our Incident and Service Request Response Team to support a client's requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Alice Springs, AUS. The position requires an active TS/SCI, with Polygraph and approved medical and psychological exams.
The Tier 2 Hardware System Maintainer receives and responds to service requests and problems reported by customers and escalated from Tier 1. The Tier 2 Hardware System Maintainer will work in a highly collaborative environment with teammates, key stakeholders and the Government customer to ensure mission continuity and support to the IC community.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Engage in hardware troubleshooting, repair and replacement.
+ Communicate with customers and technical component's to fully understand the incident, service request or problem.
+ Research problems by accessing internal and external knowledge databases.
+ Facilitate technical communications between operations and development staff.
+ Distribute defect reports and system data collected during anomaly investigations.
+ Plan and coordinate maintenance activities, perform upgrades and support the transition and acceptance of new and modified systems.
+ Analyze customer problems and implement appropriate corrective action to initiate a repair and return to service in the field.
+ Assist with property and asset management.
+ Monitor, review, update and disposition ServiceNow/HelpNow system tickets assigned to program per required timelines and level of information details.
+ Conduct datacenter walkthroughs to proactively identify issues with supported hardware and equipment; resolve or escalate as needed.
**Basic Qualifications:**
To be considered for this position, you must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
+ TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
+ BA degree and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience, Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience or 4+ years of relevant experience.
+ Current DOD 8570 certification applicable to the position (typically Security+).
+ Proven computer hardware and system troubleshooting skills.
+ System administration skills.
+ Ability to recognize and analyze problems, errors, provide innovative solutions to complex problems, and respond appropriately.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
+ Ability to carry/lift 30 pounds of equipment.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Working knowledge of ServiceNow/HelpNow.
+ Experience in working with, collaborating with system users and customers.
+ Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing situations.
+ Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2. good. You'll fit right in.
**Original Posting:**
September 5, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer - (Alice Springs Australia)

Posted 11 days ago
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CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a **Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer** to join our program team located at an overseas site in **Alice Springs, Australia. (ON SITE)**
**This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work** .
**This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating 12-hour shifts. A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.**
This role is to oversee and assist in the maintenance and expansion of the programs network. The candidate would be required to maintain existing architecture and give direction to the JR network engineers on staff. This scope of work also involves helping multiple locations establish and maintain their network architecture,
**Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
+ Designs and plans network communications systems.
+ Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
+ Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
+ Conducts testing of network design.
+ Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
+ Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
+ Troubleshooting network architecture to include network interfaces and firewalls and making recommendations for system findings and enhancements.
+ Ability to support rotational 24x7 on-call support
+ Gain a detailed understanding of systems, flows, CONOPs and advanced concepts; innovate and provide strategic direction.
+ Perform updates, patching, and baseline changes to adhere to Information Security requirements, policies, and standards.
**Basic Qualifications for Network Engineer (Level 2):**
+ Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant technical work experience; **OR** 0 years of relevant technical work experience with a Master's degree; **OR** 6 years of relevant technical work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
+ Demonstrable real-world experience in network configuration and management of critical network environments
+ Familiarity in network devices such as Cisco ASAs, Routers or Switches
+ Understanding and experience with designing, writing, and implementing FCRs and RITMs - Experience with SolarWinds or other Network Management tools
+ Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g. JIRA, CONFLUENCE, etc.)
+ **Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date**
**Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Engineer (Level 3):**
+ Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant technical work experience; **OR** 3 years of relevant technical work experience with a master's degree; **OR** 1 year of relevant technical work experience with a PhD; **OR** an additional 9 years of relevant technical work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
+ Demonstrable real-world experience in network configuration and management of critical network environments
+ Experience in network devices such as Cisco ASAs, Routers or Switches
+ Understanding and experience with designing, writing, and implementing FCRs and RITMs - Experience with SolarWinds or other Network Management tools
+ Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g. JIRA, CONFLUENCE, etc.)
+ **Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date**
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ STEM degree
+ Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP and UDP
+ DoD 8570 IAM/IAT certification requirements; Security+ or CISSP, or have the ability to obtain within three months of start date
+ CompTIA Network+ certification or another industry certification
+ Ability to work in a structured configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time systems on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract
+ Knowledge, Skills and Ability Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
+ Experience with Cisco IOS and ACI
+ Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
+ Problem Solving Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
+ Discretion/Latitude Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives.
+ Assignments are often self-initiated.
+ Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
+ Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior.
+ Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
+ Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate platform-level problems and provide solutions for immediate restoration of service.
+ Experience with 24x7 operational systems
+ Experience with NX OS, VMware, ACI/APIC
+ Experience with UDP multicast
+ Experience with IPSec, multilayer switching, VLANs, and Virtual environments (ESXi)Interface with external services for DNS, NTP, and others
+ Experience developing system-level designs, high-level control and data interfaces
+ Experience setting up networks and data centers
+ Has a clear understanding of the OSI model
+ Knowledgeable in Static/Dynamic IP environments, LAN/WAN interfaces, Routed and routing protocols, subnetting, remote management and monitoring using SNMPv3 and SSH in both large and small-scale networks
+ Small team ( 3 - 5 team member) management skills
Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $10,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: 91,200.00 - 136,800.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Network Engineer Tier 2

Posted 11 days ago
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Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
Anticipated Posting End: There is not an anticipated end date for this posting since applications are needed on an ongoing basis.
**Opportunity:** Team CACI is seeking a Network Engineer to support an Intelligence Community customer's diverse network infrastructure, including CAN, LAN, CORE, and WAN network. The role involves implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT networks, encompassing daily operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all network architecture and devices.
Develop and implement network support processes for CAN/LAN/WAN, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Support the design, analyze, and maintain complex IT networks, from requirements gathering to installation and troubleshooting. Evaluate network performance, consult on improvements, and make technology recommendations to senior management. Experience with large-scale enterprise networks in a fast-paced environment is essential.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provide problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents and problems.
+ Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to the company management and customer.
+ Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
+ Isolate and resolve of hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof
+ Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
+ Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems including the transition and migration of corporate systems.
+ Supports hardware infrastructure site surveys, planning, and design.
+ Provide transition planning and support services that accelerate delivery timelines, reduce operational risk and ensure service continuity during transition.
+ Provide transition planning and support for the migration of existing services between environments (migration to Cloud environments), migration of users from existing service platforms to new service offerings and transition of services into operations
+ Works individually and actively participates on integrated teams
+ Understands and applies more advanced concepts and processes to daily activities.
+ Assists more senior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities.
+ Can perform all tasks of lower-level technicians or specialists.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
+ 5+ years of related work experience
+ TS/SCI w/ poly is required
+ DoD and -M, IAT II required
+ Plans, builds, and installs cable patch panels and cable infrastructures.
+ Installs and terminates all types of standard IT cable and fiber.
+ Manage IT network infrastructure and any processes related to these systems
+ Makes recommendations on hardware, cabling, and equipment requirements.
+ Provides installation management to include creating list of materials, bills of materials, estimating installation project timelines, determining installation team requirements, successfully executing installation projects, and documenting project status.
+ Provides equipment rack installation and equipment installations within a variety of locations that includes, but is not limited to, data centers, equipment rooms, communications closets, operations centers, and user workspaces
+ Experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, etc.).
+ Knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, and related technologies as well as knowledge of network hardware (routers, switches).
**Desired:**
+ Certifications such as JNCIA, JNCIP, CCNA, CCNP, or similar are highly preferred
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
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**What You Can Expect:**
**A culture of integrity.**
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
**An environment of trust.**
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
**A focus on continuous growth.**
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here. ( Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here ( .
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$75,200-$158,100
_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._
Network Engineer Tier 3

Posted 11 days ago
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Job Description
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
Anticipated Posting End: There is not an anticipated end date for this posting since applications are needed on an ongoing basis.
**Opportunity:** Team CACI is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support an Intelligence Community customer's diverse network infrastructure, including CAN, LAN, CORE, and WAN network. The role involves designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex IT networks, encompassing daily operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all network architecture and devices. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level technical expertise and leadership to junior network engineers.
Develop and implement network support processes for CAN/LAN/WAN, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Design, analyze, and maintain complex IT networks, from requirements gathering to installation and troubleshooting. Evaluate network performance, consult on improvements, and make technology recommendations to senior management. Experience with large-scale enterprise networks in a fast-paced environment is essential.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide timely resolutions
+ Provide problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents and problems.
+ Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to the company management and customer.
+ Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
+ Isolate and resolve of hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof
+ Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
+ Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems including the transition and migration of corporate systems.
+ Supports hardware infrastructure site surveys, planning, and design.
+ Provide transition planning and support services that accelerate delivery timelines, reduce operational risk and ensure service continuity during transition.
+ Provide transition planning and support for the migration of existing services between environments, migration of users from existing service platforms to new service offerings and transition of services into operations
+ Maintain documentation for network configurations, procedures, and incidents to ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards.
+ Works individually and actively participates on integrated teams
+ Understands and applies more advanced concepts and processes to daily activities.
+ Assists Lead Services Engineers in implementing their activities.
+ Can perform all tasks of lower-level technicians or specialists.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
+ 10+ years of related work experience
+ TS/SCI w/ poly is required
+ Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, etc.)
+ Expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-level network equipment (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
+ Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
+ Proficiency in network monitoring and analysis tools
+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
+ Strong communication and leadership abilities
**Desired:**
+ Certifications such as JNCIA, JNCIP, CCNA, CCNP, or similar are highly preferred
+ Familiarity with ITIL framework and service management best practices
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
**___**
**What You Can Expect:**
**A culture of integrity.**
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
**An environment of trust.**
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
**A focus on continuous growth.**
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here. ( Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here ( .
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$105,100-$231,100
_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._
Field Systems Representative/Network Engineer

Posted 11 days ago
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Job Description
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 100%
Type of Travel: Outside Continental US
* * *
CACI's Command, Control, Computing, and Intelligence (C3I) line of business delivers industry leading Signals Intelligence exploitation and Electronic Warfare products that enable our nation's tactical warfighters to effectively utilize distributed grids of networked sensors, assets, and platforms to perform a variety of critical national security driven missions. The Opportunity: Our team is seeking a Field Service Systems Engineer to join the Navy Air (NAVAIR) Solutions Group to deploy and maintain Australian Commonwealth Triton Mission Control Systems. This position will be temporarily based out of Jacksonville, Florida for approximately 6 months for training and then shift to Tindal, Australia. Periodic travel between operational sites within Australia to provide systems support and execute hardware and software upgrades will be required.
**Responsibilities:**
Position will provide support to the Remote Quick Look (RQL) ground systems infrastructure, including
- Configuration of ground based RQL components
- Apply system-level knowledge (operating system and hardware) to diagnose issues and provide solutions
- Troubleshooting and fault resolution of the RQL during pre-flight, flight and post-flight phases of operation
- Performance of operational level maintenance
- Installation hardware and software upgrades
- Provide technical assistance to Technical, Maintenance and Engineering support staff to enable personnel to:
o Interpret technical manuals and drawings
o Evaluate logistics products and resources to identify deficiencies or recommend improvements o Assess operational communication system configurations
- Evaluate maintenance practices to identify maintenance or training deficiencies that may be improved through hands on on-the-job training and informal training; and troubleshoot failures and recommend corrective action.
- Work 38 hours per week, averaged over a four-week period, single shift coverage, with maintenance shift schedules and crew rostering aligned to meet the requirements of the Australian Commonwealth.
- Provide technical leadership to junior engineering personnel across the customer organization associated with RQL system.
**Required Education and Experience:**
- TS/SCI w/Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; or
- Associate degree in a related field and four years of recent specialized experience; or
- A high school diploma and eight years of recent specialized experience.
- Current US Department of Defense 8570 Approved IAT II or higher baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent/higher). Must be obtainable within 90 days of start.
**Desired Skills and Qualifications:**
- Experience and knowledge in Navy Distributed SIGINT Operations (DSO)
- Experience with installing, integrating, and configuring DSO systems and operational networks,
- Experience in troubleshooting DSO operational systems and networks,
- Strong knowledge of Routing Protocol Configurations, OSI 7 Layer Model, IPv4 and IPv6, DNS, DHCP,
- Experience with working on classified transport networks,
- Experience with troubleshooting network connectivity issues,
- Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS,
- Knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting for Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewalls,
- Knowledge of NetApp/ONTAP Solutions
- Knowledge of Python, Java, and SQL
- Knowledge of VMware/ESXi
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**___**
**What You Can Expect:**
**A culture of integrity.**
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
**An environment of trust.**
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
**A focus on continuous growth.**
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here. ( Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here ( .
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$75,200-$158,100
_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._