Grc Analyst - 5 Months

Leidos Llc; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility options

Wellbeing resources

Learning and development

Impactful work

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a GRC Analyst to provide governance, risk and compliance oversight across Defence ICT delivery in Australia. You will ensure alignment with security standards, risk frameworks and accreditation requirements throughout the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers and delivery teams to embed governance from design through testing to operations, supporting ATO/assurance activities and generating evidence for Commonwealth acceptance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 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, able to communicate risk and compliance 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 ATO 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 embed compliance in solution design and delivery.
• Contribute to evidence generation for Commonwealth acceptance and assurance.

Skills

GRC experience

Security frameworks

ATO accreditation

Governance review

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teams

Job description

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About Leidos Australia
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
Our GEOSPACES team is instrumental in developing and maintaining innovative technologies that tackle evolving challenges within the intelligence community. Additionally, these roles will focus on designing, integrating, and validating complex tenant environments tailored to specific use cases, supporting critical customer objectives.

The Opportunity
As a GRC Analyst, you will provide governance authority and oversight across the delivery of Defence ICT capabilities, ensuring alignment with security standards, risk frameworks and compliance requirements.
You will work closely with architects, engineers, and delivery teams to ensure governance is embedded throughout the lifecycle-from design through to testing, assurance and transition to operations.

Key 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.

About You

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

Essential for this role

• 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.

Advantages

• Experience within Defence or national security environments.
• Exposure to secure ICT systems, networks or geospatial capabilities.
• Familiarity with security control frameworks and audit processes.
• Experience supporting system integration and delivery in governed environments.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain NV2 security clearance and DISA.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at .

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. All qualified applicants will be considered 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.