Cyber Security Lead

Location: Melbourne CBD, Full‑time opportunity.

Summary

Join Leidos Australia in a key cyber leadership role supporting a major Defence program. You’ll lead cyber security obligations across the program, advise delivery teams on the best way to meet cyber requirements, and support negotiation of customer approvals to keep delivery moving securely and efficiently.

This role is ideal for a senior cyber professional who combines governance, risk, compliance expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and practical problem‑solving.

Your New Role And Responsibilities

- Lead program cyber security obligations across a complex Defence environment.
- Guide and advise teams on how to meet cyber requirements across the delivery lifecycle.
- Support customer approval activities, including security documentation, evidence and assurance.
- Provide leadership across governance, risk and compliance activities.
- Partner with program, engineering and customer stakeholders to strengthen security outcomes.
- Drive continuous uplift of the program’s security posture and risk management capability.

What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact

- Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years in cyber security, including strong experience in governance, risk and compliance.
- Knowledge of cyber security standards, risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in a Defence environment, including the Cyber Security Assessment and Authorisation Framework.




- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical teams and customer stakeholders.

What You Need To Know

- Based in Melbourne CBD location.
- Some work from home flexibility.
- Occasional travel within Australia possible.
- Australian Citizenship required.
- Must be able to start with an AU‑Baseline clearance and obtain and maintain AU‑NV‑2.

Benefits

We are a Family Friendly certified workplace. Flexible work from home and occasional travel within Australia.

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 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.

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Equal Prospect Employment

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organization and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace.



We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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📌 Cyber Security Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Leidos
📍 Melbourne