Information Security Manager

Company Description

**Job Description**:
We have an opportunity for an Information Security Manager to support the development of the Australian Defence Force's Health Knowledge Management System. You will be responsible for maintaining accreditation and certification of software systems and the associated support organisation in order to meet customer needs, as part of a supportive and integrated team of peers. The team is developing complex and exciting technologies, designed to operate in traditional, cloud and mobile data centres and includes Project Managers, Software/System/Security Architects and Engineers.

Responsibilities include:

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cyber security principles, theories and concepts
- Prepare for, and participate in, project engineering reviews
- Author and contribute to the design and definition of the security solution components
- Work with the engineering team and architects on solutions and alignment to existing and pipeline security solutions
- Operate within an Agile construct to develop continuously evolving solutions to our customers.
- Manage the information security architecture of the evolving design of the solution, including the integration with security models of external systems
- Ensure that information security requirements to be met by the supported systems are adequately and unambiguously defined
- Maintain certification and accreditation of the supported systems through update of the security documentation suite to ensure adherence to relevant policy and processes
- Participate in system change reviews to assess the security impact of proposed changes
- Consult, coordinate and cooperate with customer information security organisations to ensure that changes in security posture are understood and addressed
- Manage information security procedures to meet program requirements, and coordinate information security incident responses
- Coach and mentor others to foster security awareness and a culture of compliance.

**_ Due to the nature of the role we require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to hold and maintain an NV1 security clearance._**

**Qualifications**:
**About You and What You'll Bring**
- Substantial professional experience with security management, architecture, certification and accreditation
- Experience in Defence information assurance requirements including the Australian Government Information Security Manual
- Knowledge and exposure to systems and enterprise architecture, systems engineering, software and ICT engineering and interface protocols
- Experience working on large, complex ICT systems and in Defence ICT.
- Relevant certifications or Professional membership would be **desirable**.

Your personal and professional attributes will include strong and proven problem solving and organisational skills. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to coach and mentor others to further the professional development of the team.

Additional Information

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. You will also have an option for an additional 12 Days leave when you enrol into the Life Days Program. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions.

You’ll be joining a fun and friendly team who support each other closely and love to celebrate together.