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Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud service provider, providing virtualised infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world. AWS runs a globally distributed environment, operating at massive levels of scale. Businesses, from start-ups to enterprises to large government customers, run their operations and applications on AWS’ highly secure infrastructure.
Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud service provider, providing virtualised infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world. AWS runs a globally distributed environment, operating at massive levels of scale. Businesses, from start-ups to enterprises to large government customers, run their operations and applications on AWS’ highly secure infrastructure.
AWS Security is looking for a GRC Specialist to contribute to the certification, accreditation, assurance, and authorisation activities across the security program. The successful candidate is a problem-solver, quick-study, with a broad understanding of the regulatory landscape, cloud technologies, experience in security and compliance.
Key job responsibilities
* Serve as the GRC Specialist for designated (physical and/or logical) components within the cloud capability, to perform assurance and authorization activities to ensure adherence to standards and protocols.
* Collaborate with internal teams and customers to establish baselines and level-set the security requirements, security controls, and security objectives.
* Implement ISM, PSPF, DSPF, ASIO T4, NIST and/or other security compliance frameworks into design and build baselines to achieve the agreed security posture.
* Create, optimise, and support cross-functional working groups and projects aimed at enhancing security efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
* Utilise domain expertise to develop thought leadership material on cloud and emerging technologies, contributing to the organization’s knowledge base and industry positioning.
* Deliver to tight deadlines and drive results, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of security management.
A day in the life
In your day-to-day you will need to exercise sound judgment in making trade-offs between short versus long term security and business goals. You will demonstrate resilience and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact, with a goal to achieve a great outcome for the customer. You will be successful in this role by regularly analysing your own performance with a critical eye. A broad understanding of the AWS business and its interconnections is required. This position will also provide training, advice, and mentorship to other teams throughout AWS.
About The Team
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
The team is comprised of security professionals with a cross section of national security and private sector experience, providing a range of perspectives required for creative problem solving. We value diversity of thought, creativity, and a strong Bias for Action and Earn Trust. We believe that there are no "perfect" security solutions and we develop and iterate using a continuous improvement process.
Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see Qualifications
* 10+ years experience working in areas related to security assurance, such as cybersecurity, auditing, security architecture, regulatory affairs or public sector agencies involved in cybersecurity management.
* Experience working with governance, risk and compliance programs that directly involve interaction with regulatory bodies.
* Proficient with government security frameworks, policies and standards (e.g. PSPF, ISM, DSPF. ASD Essential Eight)
* Experience working with cloud technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience in (Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Security Management, Security Risk Management)a related security field
* Minimum 7 years experience in implementing and operationalising security to meet business outcomes
* Proven ability to not only influence but lead business partners and supporting teams
* Ability to able to credibly coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders
* Strong communication skills. Ability to produce detailed and complex written business cases without the use of PowerPoint
Acknowledgement Of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE Statement
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Company - Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd
Job ID: A2954101
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
General Business, Management, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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