Cyber Vulnerability Management Analystit Projects

Company Description

Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and Defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network, we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in…

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 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

• Work with leading edge technology and receive cross training in a range of cyber security tools
• Learning & Development including a training programme for each employee, cross-skilling and mentoring opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements including extra days off each year with our Life Days program 
• Management who genuinely want you to succeed and willingly invest time in your training and development
• Work that matters, supporting Defence personnel in the field.

Your New Role

As a Vulnerability Management Analyst working on-site in Canberra, you will be responsible for proactively identifying vulnerabilities in systems and assisting with recommended remediation. This is an interesting role with broad responsibilities and scope that will allow you to test and hone your skills, whilst contributing to National Security, your responsibilities will include the following;

• Proactively scan for network, server and system vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure
• Monitor vendor websites and other sources of information for recent vulnerabilities and assess their risk to the network
• Recommend remediation activities
• Participate in and support threat hunts, incident response and other activities across the network

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+ years experience in a similar role
• Experience with scanning and vulnerability management on large complex networks
• Intermediate experience with distributed Nessus deployments
• Basic experience with other analysis tools such as SCCM/SCOM/WSUS

Successful candidates will be required to be Australian Citizens and hold and maintain a minimum NV-2 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.