GRC Analyst - 5 months

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

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a GRC Analyst to provide governance and oversight across Defence ICT capabilities. You will work with architects, engineers and delivery teams to ensure lifecycle governance from design to operations.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, compliance and assurance, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to meet security standards and accreditation requirements.

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.

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

Governance

Risk & Compliance

Security frameworks

ATO accreditation

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery teams

Job description

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.

Description

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.

Benefits

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

Advantageous, But Not Essential

• 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.