Vulnerability Management Specialist – AGO SOC – Canberra | On-site

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV security clearance. NV2 candidates may be considered where there is a willingness and ability to uplift to TSPV. A successful DISA is required as part of the conditions of employment.

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that 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, 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, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.

• Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.

• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

About the Team

The GEO SPACES Security Operations Centre provides security services to the client through a range of functions, including Vulnerability Management. You will work alongside SOC analysts and Security Engineers across multiple mission systems at varying classifications.

The team consists of seasoned and experienced security professionals who are capable of independent initiative. New team members are expected to come up to speed quickly, supported by a structured onboarding period covering team ways of working, organisational context and mission environment complexity.

While there is a strong expectation of initiative, the team works collaboratively on complex tasks and offers strong opportunities for self-development, technical growth and career broadening experiences.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Vulnerability Management Specialist to support the AGO - GEO SPACES Security Operations Capability. This is an on-site role based in Canberra, supporting work within a secure and mission-critical environment.

You will be responsible for delivering an end-to-end Vulnerability Management process in coordination with the SOC and Security Engineering teams. The role will focus on vulnerability notification, tracking, escalation and stakeholder engagement, while also contributing to process and technology uplift across the function.

You will act as the primary point of contact for Vulnerability Management related functions, questions and escalations, providing timely and considered advice to stakeholders across technical and non-technical areas of the broader organisation.

About You

You are an experienced Vulnerability Management professional who can operate with initiative, communicate risk clearly and work confidently across complex security environments. You understand how Vulnerability Management integrates with broader cyber security functions and can balance technical depth with practical, outcome-focused advice.

You bring a collaborative approach to problem solving, can brief stakeholders across varied technical backgrounds, and are comfortable making informed risk assessments under time constraints where information may be limited.

In this role you will

• Have demonstrated experience with common Vulnerability Management toolsets, including cloud integrations.

• Experience uplifting existing Vulnerability Management processes towards defined maturity levels and SLAs.

• Experience deploying, testing and validating Vulnerability Management tools at enterprise level across multiple systems and configurations.

• Ability to brief stakeholders across technical and non-technical backgrounds.

• Collaborative approach to solving problems and working with other teams and stakeholders.

• Commitment to continuous improvement across personal capability and wider team outcomes.

• Clear understanding of Vulnerability Management processes and integrations with security functions such as Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Monitoring and Detection, Incident Response and Detection Engineering.

• Ability to conduct and confidently communicate risk assessments with limited information under time constraints.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV security clearance. NV2 candidates may be considered where there is a willingness and ability to uplift to TSPV. A successful DISA is required as part of the conditions of employment.

What to Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage.

You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.

• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel.

• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position.

We'll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you'll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know

Ready to Explore What's Possible?

If you're passionate about software quality and want to work on meaningful projects that support Australia's Defence and Government sectors, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via the Apply Now button with your resume.

For a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please contact Paul Bui, Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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