Intern/Cadetship Security Operations Analyst (Feb 2026)

• Gain hands on work experience whilst completing your studies
• Support Federal Government security frameworks
• Excellent career development in a culture that embraces flexible work arrangements

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here - https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life.  Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

This opportunity is for students currently studying an IT related degree, diploma or certification.

We are looking for an entry level Security Operations Admin to support a range of tasks in a new program within our Digital Modernisation Division. If you are considering a role in IT security -  this is the role for you!

This role will involve helping to understand the current system, identifying areas that need improvement, and working on plans to achieve the desired changes. You will assist with evaluating, designing, planning, and carrying out updates to the system. Additionally, you will help maintain both the current system and the new system after changes are made, ensuring everything meets Australian standards and best practices.

An average week for an Intern Midrange Unix/Linux Analyst could incorporate wide range of activities, including:

• Support Federal Government security frameworks.
• Help create and update important security documents to reflect changes in the environment.
• Contribute to auditing Leidos Managed systems against the Essential Eight framework, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Support the development of Access Management designs, security policies, procedures, and practices for event logging and auditing.
• Assist in security design reviews, manage risks proactively, ensure software patching and security updates, enforce security during operations, and support ongoing security testing and accreditation processes.

What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact

Along with your education and any practical experience, Leidos values individuals who use their initiative and seek to understand the business and develop relationships based on respect.

• Currently studying IT related Degree or Certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a user-focused approach 
• Willingness to learn and assist across diverse support functions
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning 

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application.  We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and hold a NV-1 or greater security clearance. 

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
• Recruitment process – application screening, interview, and background checks.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [email protected] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.