Security Lead

Security Lead
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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
Working on a Federal Government project, the Security Lead (Governance, Risk and Compliance) position is focused on providing project support for the delivery of secure, compliant and accredited systems.
Key Responsibilities: -
Collaborate with key stakeholders to align security activities with project timelines and business objectives.
Develop and implement security controls, risk assessments, testing, and supporting artefacts.
Provide expert guidance on secure development practices, compliance requirements, and corporate security policies.
Support basic security configuration, monitoring, and educate system administrators on compliance responsibilities.
Lead the development and execution of Authorisation Plans, ensuring successful certification, accreditation, and handover to operational teams.
What You'll Bring to Make An Impact
Strong knowledge and practical experience with the Australian Government PSPF, ISM, and ATO security artefacts (e.g., SSP, SRMP, CMP, IRP).
Experience conducting or supporting security assessments, including IRAP and Authority to Operate processes.
Familiarity with public cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and enterprise network security.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly advocate for and explain security and compliance requirements.
Ability to assess, prioritise, and document security risks and decisions accurately throughout the assessment and authorisation process.
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 hold TSPV 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
To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
Recruitment process – 1-2 interviews (depending on seniority of role) & 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.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates.
Please contact our Careers team if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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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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