Junior Security Analyst

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility Options

Wellbeing Programs

Professional Development

Impactful Projects

Career Growth

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Governance, Risk and Compliance professional to support major Federal Government Programs. The role focuses on ICT security accreditation, ISM compliance, and documentation management within a permanent full-time capacity.

Applicants should be eligible for an Australian citizenship and NV-1 clearance, and may engage in multiple security-related governance activities. You will develop and maintain security frameworks, liaise with delivery and client security teams,

Qualifications

• Experience in security governance and information security management.
• Ability to liaise with cross-functional teams to implement security controls.
• Familiarity with Information Security Manual (ISM), PSPF and ASD Essentials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain security governance frameworks and documentation.
• Manage certification and accreditation processes and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with service delivery areas and client security teams to ensure effective security controls.

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

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.

Benefits

• 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

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We deliver secure, resilient and innovative technology services that enable Defence enterprise and warfighting capabilities across multiple classified domains and networks. We provide world‑class ICT operations and agile digital modernisation using advanced analytics, automation, hybrid cloud, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, cybersecurity and AI to optimise highly complex, mission‑critical environments.

The Opportunity

Leidos Australia have a great opportunity that enables you to build on your Cyber Security experience and utilise your passion in a Governance Risk and Compliance role.

In this permanent full-time opportunity supporting major Federal Government Programs you will be pivotal in ensuring the ongoing ICT security accreditation ensuring compliance with the applicable Information Assurance (IA) frameworks, policies, and standards with particular focus on the Information Security manual (ISM), PSFP and ASD Essentials.

The position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).*

You will have the opportunity to develop experience in the following:

• Develop, implement and maintain security governance, including security frameworks, in accordance with Information Security Manual
• Develop, implement and maintain the Security documentation such as SRMP, POAM, SOA, SSP, SRA, Logging Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, documentation supporting certification and accreditation for the service being delivered;
• Maintain and improve the system security documentation package.
• Manage quality patching processes.
• Liaise with service delivery areas, client management and client security areas to ensure security processes are effective and have been implemented in the Service Delivery areas.
• Lead and review the full range of documentation to ensure certification and accreditation is maintained

What You Would Gain

• Experience in combining and correlating security compliance tracking and reporting documentation.
• Experience in preparing for iRAP assessments scope.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences to establish objectives and ensure that these objectives are satisfied.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying policy and compliance assessment at a technical and GRC analysis level.
• Strong motivation and desire to increase knowledge in technical security domains

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to gain and maintain a NV-1 Australian government security clearance.

Certain roles may be subject International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements which may limit persons who hold dual nationality with certain proscribed countries from accessing material, or in the case of dual Australian‑U.S citizens, may require the candidate to obtain a U.S. Persons Abroad authorisation from the U.S DDTC.

What To Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Ready to explore what’s possible?

If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply via the “Apply Now” button with your resume. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

• s.27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) / s.105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) / s.65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) / s.12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic).

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Original Posting

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 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [e-mail].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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.