We’re a large scale systems integration company, committed to delivering trusted solutions that help to safeguard Australia. With over 20 years’ local experience and the backing of a 37,000 global network, we currently number 1,400 employees mainly in Canberra and Melbourne. We’re growing fast and are building a business that is focused and fit for the future. Change and innovation are central to the way we work, and we thrive when developing unique, practical solutions to seriously complex challenges.

Job Description

We have a great opportunity to join a highly motivated and dedicated team of cyber professionals providing a leading cyber security capability for the environments that our deployed military personnel rely on.  This role enables you to utilise your broad IT experience in a supportive team environment, learn new technologies in the cyber security space and interact with highly technical peers, partners and military personnel.

What you'll love

• Cross training in a range of cyber security tools such as SIEMs, firewalls, proxies, sandboxes, mail gateways, DLP, NAC’s and end point security;
• Learning & Development including a training programme for each employee, cross-skilling and mentoring opportunities.
• Management who genuinely want you to succeed and willingly invest time in your training and development
• Work that matters, supporting Defence personnel in the field.

Your New Role

As a Cyber Security Engineer working on-site in Melbourne, you will support the security function for our Defence customer ensuring systems are available, appropriately maintained and secured.  Your responsibilities in this role will include the following;

You will have the following responsibilities:

• Management and configuration of firewalls and other network security devices;
• Perform network troubleshooting in support of the cyber security team, for example logs being blocked somewhere in the network;
• Assist with vulnerability management including config reviews and software versions;
• Assist with incident investigation including obtaining logs, reviewing firewall rules, etc;
• Assist with monitoring the network for changes that may affect cyber security;
• Integration and functional testing;
• Experience with Cisco (desirable);
• Experience with Forescout and/or Fortinet products (desirable).

About You and What You'll Bring

Coupled with your education and/or practical experience you will be customer-focused and motivated to learn new technologies and go the extra mile to ensure customer mission needs are met.  In addition you will demonstrate the following knowledge and skills;

• 3+ years in networking operational role;
• CCNA/P in routing/switching or equivalent knowledge or experience;
• CCNA/P in security or equivalent knowledge or experience;
• Intermediate to advanced troubleshooting skills in complex networks;
• Working knowledge in cybersecurity principles such as hardening standards and techniques;
• Worked with SOC operational teams to support evidence gathering (desirable); and
• Working knowledge of operating systems such as windows and linux and able to perform basic support.

Successful candidates will be required to be Australian Citizens and hold and maintain an NV-2 Australian Government Security Clearance.

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

At Leidos, you will be valued, included and supported. So if you are open-minded and keen to be the difference, we look forward to welcoming you.

The successful candidate may need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements applicable to this role, and your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.