Vulnerability Management Specialist

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Your Way

Wellbeing That Matters

Learn Without Limits

Work That Makes an Impact

Build Your Future

And Much More

Job summary

Leidos Australia in Canberra is seeking a Vulnerability Management Specialist to support the AGO GEO SPACES Security Operations capability. This on-site role focuses on delivering end-to-end vulnerability management, from notification to escalation, in a secure mission-critical environment.

You will act as the primary contact for Vulnerability Management and work with SOC, Security Engineering and stakeholders to uplift processes and tools while balancing technical depth with clear risk guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in vulnerability management processes and toolsets.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in security operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end Vulnerability Management processes coordinating with SOC and Security Engineering teams.
• Handle vulnerability notification, tracking, escalation and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to process and technology uplift across the function.
• Brief stakeholders on risk with limited information under time constraints.
• Collaborate with Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Monitoring and Detection teams.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team.
• Communicate risk assessments clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Security Operations

Risk Communication

Job description

Vulnerability Management Specialist - AGO SOC - Canberra | On-site

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV security clearance. NV2 candidates may be considered where there is a willingness and ability to uplift to TSPV. A successful DISA is required as part of the conditions of employment.

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, 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

The GEO SPACES Security Operations Centre provides security services to the client through a range of functions, including Vulnerability Management. You will work alongside SOC analysts and Security Engineers across multiple mission systems at varying classifications.

The team consists of seasoned and experienced security professionals who are capable of independent initiative. New team members are expected to come up to speed quickly, supported by a structured onboarding period covering team ways of working, organisational context and mission environment complexity.

While there is a strong expectation of initiative, the team works collaboratively on complex tasks and offers strong opportunities for self‑development, technical growth and career broadening experiences.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Vulnerability Management Specialist to support the AGO - GEO SPACES Security Operations Capability. This is an on‑site role based in Canberra, supporting work within a secure and mission‑critical environment.

You will be responsible for delivering an end‑to‑end Vulnerability Management process in coordination with the SOC and Security Engineering teams. The role will focus on vulnerability notification, tracking, escalation and stakeholder engagement, while also contributing to process and technology uplift across the function.

You will act as the primary point of contact for Vulnerability Management related functions, questions and escalations, providing timely and considered advice to stakeholders across technical and non‑technical areas of the broader organisation.

About You

You are an experienced Vulnerability Management professional who can operate with initiative, communicate risk clearly and work confidently across complex security environments. You understand how Vulnerability Management integrates with broader cyber security functions and can balance technical depth with practical, outcome‑focused advice.

You bring a collaborative approach to problem solving, can brief stakeholders across varied technical backgrounds, and are comfortable making informed risk assessments under time constraints where information may be limited.

In this role you will

• Have demonstrated experience with common Vulnerability Management toolsets, including cloud integrations.
• Experience uplifting existing Vulnerability Management processes towards defined maturity levels and SLAs.
• Experience deploying, testing and validating Vulnerability Management tools at enterprise level across multiple systems and configurations.
• Ability to brief stakeholders across technical and non‑technical backgrounds.
• Collaborative approach to solving problems and working with other teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement across personal capability and wider team outcomes.
• Clear understanding of Vulnerability Management processes and integrations with security functions such as Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Monitoring and Detection, Incident Response and Detection Engineering.
• Ability to conduct and confidently communicate risk assessments with limited information under time constraints.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV security clearance. NV2 candidates may be considered where there is a willingness and ability to uplift to TSPV. A successful DISA is required as part of the conditions of employment.

Pay Range

$136,400.00-$170,500.00
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.