Information Security Officer

**Description**

- **Life Days** are the Leidos way of recognising that we all need extra time to take care of life. By working slightly more than the minimum weekly hours (2 hours per week for full-timers), you can accrue up to **12 days of leave** per year.
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- Due to the nature of the role, **you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV-2** AGSVA security clearance.

**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**

The IT Security Officer will support our customers technology, where an overview of responsibilities includes:

- Oversee adherence to Defence security frameworks (ISM, DSPF) and manage system accreditation.
- Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain security documentation.
- Define and enforce security controls, access management, and data protection measures.
- Lead incident response planning, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management.
- Provide guidance and training to project teams and stakeholders on security best practices.

**What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact**

- Strong understanding of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), DSPF, and related compliance standards.
- Experience in risk management, security architecture, and incident response for mission-critical systems.
- Familiarity with network security, identity and access management, and secure system design.
- Proven experience in system certification and accreditation processes within Defence or similar regulated environments.

**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._

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 - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.
- Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

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**Original Posting**:
**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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**Commitment to Non-Descrimination**

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.