At Leidos we bring together science, engineering and technology to deliver smart solutions to our customers’ most complex challenges. Great ideas are our currency and every person here is encouraged and enabled to be curious, open-minded and confident in bringing theirs to the table - to be inspired by what they can achieve and the impact they can have.

About your new role

As a Cyber Technical Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting Leidos Australia’s bids and ongoing programs by providing tailored cyber security advice and enabling our customers through risk based security actions. You will:

• Support current Leidos AU projects and BAU teams through the provision of tailored technical Cyber Security advice in accordance with current Australian Cyber Security frameworks, business requirements and best practice.
• Contribute to the Leidos Australia Cyber Security Strategy, talent continuum, and best practice security architectures.
• Support the Leidos AU proposal bid teams in the generation of technical design and documentation for capability bids.
• Conduct research and development into emerging technology fields to identify future opportunities to enhance Leidos AU business through new and existing projects.
• Generate relationships with Leidos AU technical capability partners and evaluate their products to enable the selection of best of breed products and solutions for Leidos AU propals.
• Contribute to design decisions associated with risk based implementation of security controls;
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels and influence key stakeholders from within Leidos AU and our customers

About you and what you'll bring:

• Substantial professional experience with cyber security, including previous experience in a range of technical areas such as Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Security Architecture, and Security Research
• Experience in Government information assurance requirements including the Australian Government Information Security Manual;
• Experience working on large, complex ICT projects and/or in Defence ICT;
• A current NV1 clearance will be required. 

Qualifications

A Bachelor degree or higher in software engineering, computer science or a related discipline is desired but not necessary. Substantial relevant professional experience and specialised training will be highly regarded. Relevant certifications or Professional membership would be desirable.

What You'll Love

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. 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.

As a business we are focusing on setting people up for growth and success, so individuals can develop specialist skills and make significant contributions whilst broadening their experience within the cyber security field.  If this sounds like you and you have the right attitude coupled with the willingness to challenge yourself and want to lead a team delivering capability for government – apply today.