Defence ICT GRC Analyst - Security & Compliance

Leidos; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Days

Mental wellbeing programs

Professional development

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a GRC Analyst to provide governance, risk and compliance leadership across Defence ICT initiatives. You will align security requirements with risk frameworks, support accreditation processes and collaborate with architects and delivery teams to embed governance throughout the lifecycle.

The role focuses on governance, risk assessment, and assurance activities, with opportunities to influence secure system designs and assurance outcomes across national security

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) within ICT, Defence or government environments.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management and compliance practices.
• Experience supporting ATO / accreditation / assurance processes in regulated environments.
• Ability to review and interpret technical designs from a governance and risk perspective.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to communicate risk, compliance and assurance concepts clearly.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide GRC leadership and oversight across delivery activities
• Lead development and review of governance, risk and compliance documentation
• Ensure alignment with Defence security requirements and Authorisation to Operate (ATO/ATO-C) frameworks
• Conduct and support security architecture reviews and assurance activities
• Identify, assess and manage risks, vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
• Provide guidance on security controls, governance frameworks and compliance obligations
• Support embedded assessor and assurance processes
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure compliance is integrated into solution design and delivery
• Contribute to evidence generation to support Commonwealth acceptance and assurance activities

Skills

GRC experience

Security frameworks

ATO accreditation

Governance and risk

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Leidos Australia is seeking a GRC Analyst to provide governance, risk and compliance leadership across Defence ICT initiatives. You will align security requirements with risk frameworks, support accreditation processes and collaborate with architects and delivery teams to embed governance throughout the lifecycle.

The role focuses on governance, risk assessment, and assurance activities, with opportunities to influence secure system designs and assurance outcomes across national security