Description Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance specialist for GEO SPACES contract.

Join Leidos & work on AGO GEO SPACES mission critical networks

Canberra On-Site

Security Clearance: TSPV + DISA Required

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an

Australian Citizen who holds an TSPV security clearance ; accompanied by the ability to be successful for a

DISA .

The Opportunity As a Senior GRC Consultant, 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

Robust 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

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





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.

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

📌 Senior Cyber Security GRC Consultant (Canberra)
🏢 Leidos Australia
📍 Canberra