Application Security Engineer

Canberra, Australia

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Company Description

With 25 years of Australian experience, Leidos is working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, defence, intelligence, border protection, and health markets.  Leidos Australia delivers solutions that help secure Australia through employment of more than 1,400 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners.

We are able to draw upon world-leading technical expertise to help us provide the best solutions to our customers, as we form part of an international (US-based, Fortune 500) organisation with 37,000 people and a 50-year history.

A trusted partner to the Australian Government with global reach-back into the US and UK, Leidos Australia is led by a local leadership team made up of four lines of business – IT Projects, Intelligence (C4ISR), Defence Mission Systems, and IT Services. At Leidos Australia we are looking beyond the platform to deliver solutions.

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Application Security Engineer/Developer to support the development of the Australian Defence Force's Health Knowledge Management System. You will collaboratively develop, engineer and implement secure systems that meet the ADF’s needs as part of a supportive and integrated team of peers. The team is developing complex and exciting technologies, designed to operate in traditional, cloud and mobile data centres and includes Project Managers, Software/System/Security Architects and Engineers.

In a typical day, you will: 

  • Undertake security engineering tasks to ensure solutions align with the customers’ business needs and security posture
  • Develop technical security solutions to a wide range of complex issues during development and testing.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cyber security principles, theories and concepts
  • Prepare for, and participate in, project engineering reviews
  • Author and contribute to the design and definition of the security solution components
  • Contribute to High Level Designs (HLDs) and Detailed Level Designs (DLDs)
  • Work with the engineering team and architects on solutions and alignment to existing and pipeline security solutions
  • Engage with a range of security technology vendors, conduct technical assessments, and provide recommendations and advice to the customer
  • Operate within an Agile construct to develop continuously evolving solutions to our customers.

Qualifications

Required

  • Experience in developing in Java / JavaScript (other languages also considered)
  • Experience in working with SOAP and REST based methodologies
  • Experience in the security testing of applications/systems
  • Experience in developing secure systems, applications, or networks
  • Experience in the application of cyber security domain knowledge
  • Ability to learn new and evolving security technologies and concepts and incorporate in solution design
  • Ability to author and deliver security designs using web technologies for internal and external stakeholders

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen, undergo an Australian Police Check and be able to hold and maintain Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

Additional Information

What You’ll Love

  • Leidos has implementing a range of improvement initiatives, so you’ll have the chance to see and participate in implementing market leading technologies.
  • You will contribute to building on the technically progressive work currently being developed.
  • We offer a flexible working environment where it’s possible to design your ideal work week.
  • You’ll be joining a fun and friendly team who support each other and 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.

* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰

Tags: Agile Application security Clearance Cloud Java JavaScript Security Clearance

Perks/benefits: Flex hours

Region: Asia/Pacific
Country: Australia
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