At Leidos, we deliver practical solutions to the Federal Government’s most complex IT engineering problems. And, as a Prime Systems Integrator, these are often on a scale and variety rarely seen by other organisations. Whether developing and supporting technology transformation projects for the Bureau of Meteorology, providing software applications for critical Defence missions, or improving the way the ATO supports its service delivery, our work has a direct impact on the lives of Australians, and will certainly impact on your career.

We have a great opportunity to work on high profile, complex projects for the Department of Defence. These projects vary in nature so this is your opportunity to make your mark, and work with highly skilled teams that are leaders in their respective fields.

As a Security Architect you will be responsible for managing the security design leading to accreditation and certification of software systems. You will:

• Author and contribute to the security architecture of solution designs, including the integration with security models of external systems in conjunction with the Chief Security Architect;
• Work with architecture and engineering teams to ensure solutions align with existing and pipeline security capabilities;
• Contribute to design decisions associated with security architecture and security controls;
• Ensure that system security requirements are managed and addressed throughout the system life-cycle thereby ensuring system security compliance and approval for system operation;
• Consult, coordinate and cooperate with customer information security organisations to ensure that changes in security posture and practices are understood and addressed;
• Participate in system change reviews to assess the security impact of those changes;
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels and influence key stakeholders;

About You and What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in software engineering, computer science or a related disciple together with relevant technical experience and specialised training
• Experience in Government information assurance requirements including the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) ;
• Knowledge and exposure to systems and enterprise architecture, systems engineering, software and ICT engineering and interface protocols;
• Experience working on large, complex ICT projects and in defence ICT;

This role does require the successful candidates to be an Australian Citizens and to have and maintain an NV1 or above 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. You will also have an option for an additional 12 Days leave when you enrol into the Life Days Program. 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.

You’ll be joining a fun and friendly team who support each other closely and love to celebrate together.

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.