Leidos

Senior Cyber Security GRC Consultant

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Canberra • Australia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Support governance, risk, and compliance domains within the cybersecurity program
  • Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies and standards aligned with frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, DSPF, ISM)
  • Conduct and support risk assessments across systems and vendors
  • Review and assess third-party vendors for security risks
  • Deliver security awareness programs, develop targeted training, and report GRC metrics and KPIs
  • Act as a trusted advisor, mentor junior team members

Requirements

  • 7–10 years of proven Cyber GRC experience
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity standards, regulations, and risk frameworks
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or IRAP highly regarded
  • Experience in regulated sectors (Defence, finance, healthcare, energy, government) desirable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication (including executive-level reporting)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently to deliver outcomes
Benefits
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecurity policiesrisk assessmentssecurity awareness programsGRC metricsNIST CSFISO/IEC 27001DSPFISM
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingmentoringindependent work
Certifications
CISSPCISACISMCRISCCGEITISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27001 AuditorIRAP