About the job

Description

Governance Risk and Compliance specialist for GEO SPACES contract.

• Join Leidos & work on AGO GEO SPACES mission critical networks
• Multiple roles available including max term 4-6 months positions
• Minimum NV2 willing to uplift to TSPV + DISA, located in Canberra
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Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen who holds an active NV2 & be willing to uplift to TSPV security clearance; accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA/OSA.

The Opportunity

As a GRC Analyst, you will provide Cyber Security advice and oversight across the delivery and sustainment of Defence ICT capabilities, ensuring alignment with IT security standards, risk frameworks, and compliance requirements.

You will work closely with the Security team, architects, engineers, and delivery teams to ensure Security principles and governance is embedded throughout the technology lifecycle—from design through to its transition to operations and throughout the capability’s sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide IT Security leadership and oversight across key ICT capabilities
• Development and review of IT Security governance and compliance documentation including:
  • System Security Plan (SSP),
  • ISM Compliance Matrix (SSP-Annex),
  • Security Risk Management Plan (SRMP), and
  • Essential 8 Assessments
• Ensure alignment with Defence security requirements and Authorisation to Operate frameworks
• Conduct and support IT Security reviews and assurance activities of key ICT capabilities
• Identify, assess, and manage Cyber Security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps
• Provide guidance on IT security controls, governance frameworks, and compliance obligations
• Support IRAP and embedded assessors undertaking any assurance processes
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure Cyber Security compliance is integrated into solution design and delivery
• Contribute to evidence generation to support Commonwealth acceptance and assurance activities

What You’ll Bring To Make An Impact

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity, and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Essential For This Role

• Proven experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) within ICT or government environments
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and compliance practices
• Experience supporting Security authorisation and assurance processes in regulated environments
• Ability to review and interpret technical designs from a Security governance and risk perspective
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to communicate risk, compliance, and assurance concepts
• Experience working across multidisciplinary delivery teams
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Advantageous, But Not Essential

• Experience within Defence or national security environments
• Exposure to secure ICT systems, networks, or geospatial capabilities
• Familiarity with security control frameworks and audit processes
• Experience supporting system integration and delivery in government environments
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About The Team

Our GEOSPACES team is instrumental in developing and maintaining innovative technologies that tackle evolving challenges within the intelligence community. Additionally, these roles will focus on designing, integrating, and validating complex tenant environments tailored to specific use cases, supporting critical customer objectives.

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities thaQt help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Benefits

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

• Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.
• Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
• Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.
• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.
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What To Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position
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We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Ready to explore what’s possible?

If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply via the “Apply Now” button with your resume. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Paul Bui, Talent Acquisition.

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.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.About the job

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialised skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 799,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world.  The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.  Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Security Assessment and Authorisation (A&A) consultant, to perform security risk management and assurance activities across systems, applications, and third-party services. The role ensures that systems meet required security standards; risks are properly assessed and documented, and appropriate authority to operate (ATO) are obtained and maintained.

This position works closely with system owners, architects, project teams, cybersecurity specialists, and compliance stakeholders to guide them through the A&A lifecycle and ensure alignment with organisational, regulatory, and Australian government frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Risk Management

Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks across projects and operational environments.

Facilitate risk workshops with stakeholders to capture and validate security risks.

Monitor and report on risk status, treatment progress, and residual risk to governance forums.

Ensure security controls are implemented and tested to mitigate identified risks effectively.

Help project manage day to day tasks with the manager and program leads.

Security Assessment and Authorisation

Execute system security authorisation processes in accordance with ISM (Information Security Manual) and the client's security requirements, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps.

Prepare and maintain risk assessments, and accreditation documentation.

Ensure compliance with security controls for governance, identification, protection, detection, and response functions.

Maintaning Compliance

Develop and maintain security documentation as per the client's security guidelines (e.g., security policies, procedures, incident response plans).

Support compliance obligations by adhering to ISMAustralian Government’s security compliance requirements for classified and controlled information handling.

Maintain accurate records of security authorisations, exceptions, and audit evidence for accreditation reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with Authorising Officers, system owners, and project teams to ensure security documentation meets the client's required standards.

Provide guidance on ISM, Essential Eight, and the Department’s specific security controls during project delivery.

Monitoring & Reporting

Support in establishment and ongoing management of GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) tooling.

Track and report on security authorisation status, documentation, deliverables, and compliance gaps.

Assist in continuous monitoring activities and maintain documentation for audits and inspections.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.

Certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, IRAP Assessor, or equivalent security accreditation experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of Australian PSPF and ISM cybersecurity principles and NIST guidelines (Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond).

Deep understanding of the Essential 8 requirements for classified information and processes.

Experience with security documentation (Accreditation packages).

Skills

Excellent documentation and organisational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to interpret and apply ISM and security controls in practical scenarios.

Experience in collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence)

Familiarity with security GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) platforms.

Strong communication skills for engaging operational and business stakeholders.

Security Clearance

Active/Inactive NV1 Security Clearance

Australian Citizens with ability to obtain a clearance considered

Must be willing to work onsite 5 days a week

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the Security Risk, Compliance, and Architecture domain within a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to complex initiatives, and play a key role in driving business success.

If you are passionate about security and compliance and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits of working at Accenture:

18 weeks paid parental leave

Long & short-term career break opportunities

Structured career development program

Local and international career opportunities.

Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™

Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

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