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.
As a Senior Security Technical Program Manager (Sr. Security TPM) within our team, you'll influence and own long-term security outcomes for AWS. You'll be working with external customers and regulated industries to understand their needs. You'll be able to technically review and/or design security systems and solutions that enable them to operate more effectively, securely and safely. You will work with your team, partners, and customers to innovate and deliver on the vision and purpose of your programs. While working directly with AWS service teams, infrastructure, and administrative teams, you'll identify opportunities to improve AWS' security posture. This will include specifying tools, driving process improvements, and working with service owners and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
About the role
* Coordinate security-related engagements with both internal and external customers, ensuring effective communication and alignment of security objectives.
* Identify security packages of work and meticulously plan for their delivery within agreed timeframes, leveraging strategic foresight to anticipate and address potential challenges.
* Implement ISM, PSPF, DSPF, ASIO T4, NIST and/or other security compliance frameworks into design and build baselines to achieve the agreed security posture.
* Be proactive in removing roadblocks, fostering innovation, and managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
* Create, optimize, and support cross-functional working groups and projects, fostering collaboration and synergy across departments to enhance security capabilities.
* Utilize domain expertise to develop thought leadership material on cloud and emerging technologies, contributing to industry discourse and organizational knowledge sharing.
* Manage tight deadlines with precision and drive results, exhibiting exceptional attention to detail and ensuring the successful completion of projects and initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Significant years experience working in areas related to security, such as delivering cyber-security programs, design and delivery of Security Operations Centres (SOC), auditing, security architecture, regulatory affairs or public sector agencies involved in cybersecurity management.
* A deep understanding of at least three of the following areas - information security, cryptography, communication security, service-orientated architectures, cloud-based systems, security risk assessments, or threat modelling.
* Degree or equivalent experience in (Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Security Management, Security Risk Management) a related security field.
* Experience in implementing security industry frameworks, policies and standards (e.g. PSPF, ISM, DSPF. ASD Essential Eight).
* Strong (written and verbal) communication skills. Ability to produce detailed and complex written narratives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience in implementing and operationalising security to meet business outcomes.
* Experienced in the delivery and operationalisation of cloud-based security programs.
* Proven ability to not only influence but lead business partners and supporting teams.
* Ability to coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders.
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