Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network, we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in.

With over 20 years’ local experience and the backing of a 32,000 global network, we currently number 1,100 employees mainly in Canberra and Melbourne. We’re growing fast and are building a business that is focused and fit for the future, and are excited to expand our presence in Queensland in our new Brisbane facility. Our centrally-located Brisbane based office will support existing programs and new proposals for Defence and Government, and we are seeking exceptional ICT architecture and engineering talent to support this growth.

In this strategic role, you will undertake Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessments of proposed ICT designs and solutions for a major ICT supplier to Dept of Defence. You will provide security architecture direction and develop security designs across a wide range of ICT systems hosted both publically and on premise.

Working to the account Chief Information Security Officer, you will ensure systems meet the Commonwealth security, privacy and secrecy requirements. You will primarily support the Chief Technology Office, ICT Security Branch, On Going Services and major programs of work within the organisation. Additionally, the opportunity to work across accounts, both national and international is available for a successful candidate.

About You

You have strong ICT Security Architecture experience in a complex environment and experience designing secure systems hosted in the cloud. 

Other experience required includes:

• IRAP certification
• Significant successful experience (5+ years) of security architecture at an Enterprise scale.
• Strong Enterprise scale ICT infrastructure experience;
• Vendor experience in Cisco, McAfee, Palo Alto and Splunk;
• An understanding of the Defence Industry & Government IT sector

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an existing government security clearance, or be eligible to obtain one.

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.