Cyber Security Engineer

Company Description

At Leidos, we deliver practical solutions to the Federal Government’s most complex IT engineering problems. And, as a Prime Systems Integrator, these are often on a scale and variety rarely seen by other organisations. Whether developing and supporting technology transformation projects for the Bureau of Meteorology, providing software applications for critical Defence missions, or improving the way the ATO supports its service delivery, our work has a direct impact on the lives of Australians, and will certainly impact on your career.

Job Description

We have a great opportunity to join a highly motivated and dedicated team of cyber professionals providing a leading cyber security capability for the environments that our deployed military personnel rely on.  This role enables you to utilise your broad IT experience in a supportive team environment, learn new technologies in the cyber security space and interact with highly technical peers, partners and military personnel.

What you'll love

• Cross training in a range of cyber security tools such as SIEMs, firewalls, proxies, sandboxes, mail gateways, and end point security;
• Learning & Development including a training programme for each employee, cross-skilling and mentoring opportunities.
• Management who genuinely want you to succeed and willingly invest time in your training and development
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Shift loading to increase your take home pay
• Work that matters, supporting Defence personnel in the field.

Your New Role

As a Cyber Security Engineer working shift-work on-site in Canberra within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, you will support the security function for our Defence customer ensuring systems are available, appropriately maintained and secured.  Your responsibilities in this role will include the following;

• Assist in the management and support of the security tooling our Deployed ADF personnel rely on;
• Perform troubleshooting in support of the ADF or our Security Operations Centre, such as why logs aren’t shipping from point A to point B;
• Assist with incident investigation including obtaining logs, reviewing firewall rules, etc.
• Assist with monitoring the network for changes that may affect cyber security;
• Assist with vulnerability management including configuring reviews and software versions;
• Integration and functional testing.

Qualifications

About You and What You'll Bring

Coupled with your education and/or practical experience you will be customer-focused and motivated to learn new technologies and go the extra mile to ensure customer mission needs are met.  In addition you will demonstrate the following knowledge and skills;

• 1-2 years in enterprise IT system administration;
• Knowledge of how a typical Enterprise IT system fits together
• Intermediate troubleshooting skills in complex networks
• Working knowledge in cybersecurity principles such as hardening standards and techniques
• Working knowledge of Windows/Linux operating system.
• Knowledge of any of: SIEM products, Endpoint Security products, Vulnerability Scanning products, Security Proxies and virtual or physical firewalls and automation highly desirable

Successful candidates will be required to be Australian Citizens and hold and maintain a minimum NV-1 Australian Government Security Clearance.

Additional Information

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions

At Leidos, you will be valued, included and supported. So if you are open-minded and keen to be the difference, we look forward to welcoming you.

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.