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Information security officer

Canberra
Leidos
Posted: 4 June
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Overview

Life Days are the Leidos way of recognising that we all need extra time to take care of life. By working slightly more than the minimum weekly hours (2 hours per week for full-timers), you can accrue up to 12 days of leave per year.

Leidos Life Hub provides access to discount offers or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV-2 AGSVA security clearance.

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

The JCSE team supports the advanced systems at Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) — a critical hub for multi-agency collaboration and command of Australian Defence Force operations. With 113 integrated operational spaces, HQJOC relies on seamless system coordination to ensure mission success.

The IT Security Officer will support our customers technology, where an overview of responsibilities includes:

* Oversee adherence to Defence security frameworks (ISM, DSPF) and manage system accreditation.
* Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain security documentation.
* Define and enforce security controls, access management, and data protection measures.
* Lead incident response planning, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management.
* Provide guidance and training to project teams and stakeholders on security best practices.

What You'll Bring To Make An Impact

* Strong understanding of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), DSPF, and related compliance standards.
* Experience in risk management, security architecture, and incident response for mission-critical systems.
* Familiarity with network security, identity and access management, and secure system design.
* Proven experience in system certification and accreditation processes within Defence or similar regulated environments.

Next Steps

* To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
* Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & 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 get in touch with our Careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We\'re not hiring followers. We\'re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We\'re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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