SOC Analyst

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking GEO SPACES SOC Analysts to join our Canberra-based Security Operations capability. The role requires Australian citizenship with an active NV2 clearance and willingness to uplift to TSPV, suitable for DISA/OSA alignment.

You will join the GEO SPACES mission-critical networks and help mature our security operations over the next 12–18 months. Responsibilities include monitoring, detection, vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence, alongside IT security

Qualifications

• Two years in IT security or four years in general IT support for cloud, network, gateway or endpoint technologies.
• Experience delivering security operations functions is preferred.
• Security mindset with ability to work independently in Canberra-based role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect and respond to security events and incidents.
• Perform vulnerability management and risk reduction tasks.
• Contribute to cyber threat intelligence activities.
• Engineer and maintain SIEM, endpoint, network and gateway security controls.
• Provide trusted advisory services to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain security operations system requirements and change review processes.

Skills

SOC analysis

Threat intelligence

SIEM engineering

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability management

IT security engineering

Job description

Description

GEO SPACES - SOC Analysts

• Join Leidos & work on AGO GEO SPACES mission critical networks
• GEO SPACES Security Operations Capability
• Minimum NV2 willing to uplift to TSPV + DISA, located in Canberra

You must be an Australian Citizen who holds an active NV2 and be willing to uplift to TSPV security clearance; accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA/OSA.

Your New Role And Responsibilities

The GEO SPACES Security Operations roles are identified in the Information System Security Management Plan under the GEO SPACES contract.

Skills

These roles will report directly to the GEO SPACES Security Operations Team Lead and be capable of operating independently within the scope of their duties. There is an element of flexibility in these roles based on available skills and experience. SOC analyst and Security Engineers will work to collectively deliver the following functions:

Do Work That Matters

• Monitoring, detection and response
• Vulnerability management
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• IT security engineering, including SIEM, endpoint, network, gateway and detection engineering
• Provide trusted advisory services
• Develop security operations related system requirements
• Change review and approvals
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, including with partner SOCs and security authorities in and out of Defence

Join us at a pivotal time as we introduce multiple new systems over the first 12–18 months, creating exciting opportunities to shape and mature our evolving capability.

During that period, it is expected that the following will mature within the Security Operations team:

• Team structure and alignment to capability delivery to support the larger team and expected higher cadence of work
• Process and procedure for both internal operations and engagement with external capabilities
• Reporting within the Leidos structure, the agency and other authorities.

What You’ll Bring To Make An Impact

Experience levels that are commensurate with various levels of security operations roles, a passion for IT security operations and the ability to work We are also looking for people that can work well as part of our team.

In junior roles, two years’ experience in IT security or four years in general IT support for cloud, network, gateway or endpoint technologies. Scripting and broader coding experience is valuable.

In senior roles, 5 – 10 years experience delivering the functions listed in Role Description, motivation to drive growth and maturation of existing capabilities and willingness to contribute to the growth of junior team members. Ideally, previous experience working in an AGO or other intelligence agency, and an understanding of key stakeholders and processes associated with delivering security operations in a Defence context.

Additional information

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen who holds an active NV2 and be willing to uplift to TSPV security clearance; accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA/OSA.

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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.

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.