2026 Graduate Cyber Security Analyst

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Leidos Full time

Description

  • Top 75 Graduate Employer and Top 5 in the Defence and Aerospace sector four years in a row
  • Work in cyber-operations for Federal Government, Defence and Security Agencies
  • Excellent career development and progression in a culture that embraces flexible work arrangements

84% of our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life.  Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

An average week for a Graduate Cyber Analyst could incorporate a wide range of activities including:

  • Working with a variety of stakeholders to develop an understanding of the cyber operating environment for Federal Government, Defence and National Security Agencies;
  • Undertaking analysis on client networks and endpoints for security events/alerts for active threats, intrusions and/or compromises;
  • Performing security operations work involving the Security Information and Event Management tool, network intrusion systems and Host based Intrusion Prevention tools (AV, HIPS, Application Whitelisting);
  • Monitoring and assessing emerging threats and vulnerabilities to the environment and ensuring those requiring action are addressed;
  • Security Incident Management, advice and education and maintaining the currency and health of the deployed security tools;
  • Providing technical administration support for security suite of software and hardware;
  • Contractual and stakeholder reporting; 
  • Reviewing and documenting and improving processes to contribute to the overall security of the environment.

Graduates will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge specific to this role, to ensure they are able to contribute and reach their highest potential. As a Leidos graduate, you will be working on interesting and challenging projects and will take part in a range of training and development opportunities.

What You'll Bring to Make An Impact

This role is ideal for someone who is completing or has recently completed a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline:

  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Software Engineering
  • Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Bachelor of Cyber Operations
  • Bachelor of Information Technology 

Along with your education and any practical experience, Leidos values individuals who use their initiative and seek to understand the business and develop relationships based on respect.

Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application.  We're most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and hold a NV-1 or greater security clearance. 

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

Recruitment Process

  • Online Application: March-April
  • Online Capability Assessment: April
  • Final Stage Assessment: May
  • Offer of Employment: June
  • Keeping in Touch: June-February

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact our careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if you need any assistance throughout your application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. 

Pay range: $85,500 - $89,000 inclusive of superannuation.

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.

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