Cloud Landing - Security; tenure

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer for the Digital Modernisation Division on a 9-month maximum tenure contract role. You will focus on cloud landing zones, secure-by-design cloud configurations, and continuous security posture improvements.

• Design and implement security guardrails across cloud landing zones aligned with enterprise security and compliance requirements.
• Conduct continuous cloud security posture assessments to identify and address misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps.
• Identify, analyse, and prioritise cloud risks and implement remediation strategies to reduce overall exposure.
• Embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code workflows, and platform services to enable secure-by-design delivery.
• Collaborate closely with cloud, platform, and engineering teams to integrate security practices across the lifecycle and drive continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement security controls within cloud landing zones for secure and scalable environments.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and remediating cloud security risks across platforms, including misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
• Strong understanding of cloud landing zone architecture, including governance, identity, networking, and security guardrails.
• Experience using CSPM/CNAPP tools to monitor and improve cloud security posture, with exposure to automation and policy-as-code approaches.
• Ability to apply structured problem-solving in complex environments while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a baseline level security clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.