BA/BS in computer science, information security, related discipline, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience leading, managing & developing high performance teams
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in information security technologies such as continuous security monitoring, anti-malware controls, intrusion detection/prevention, access control & CSIRT-focused systems
- 3+ years of progressive experience within a Security Operations Center or similar operating environment
You have hundreds of thousands of hosts, hundreds of millions of lines of code, billions of online transactions, and one of the most visited sites on the Internet. Now go lead a team to secure it At Amazon, we obsess over our customers and maintaining their trust. To earn that trust in an environment as vast and varied as Amazon's requires the applied skills of smart security engineers and experienced, innovative security leaders willing to tackle never-before-seen challenges at dizzying scales.
You will manage a team of talented and energetic security professionals responsible for detecting, analyzing and responding to information security threats across Amazon and its subsidiaries, as a part of a global, follow-the-sun operations team.
Think you have what it takes? Keep reading.
Key job responsibilities
**Security Responsibilities**:
- Lead and coordinate the activities of the Security Operations node located in Sydney, Australia to ensure timely and effective response to information security threats
- Execute security operations processes, identify and measure critical security operations metrics and continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Security Operations
- Work closely with peer managers in Information Security and Corporate IT teams to identify and implement process changes, improvements and efficiencies and ensure solid security practices
- Optimize and enhance existing processes with an eye to reducing a high operational load
- Ensure continuity of operations for security events through effective communications between the global nodes of the Amazon Security Operations Center
- Work with your peers to assist the Global Security Operations Manager in defining the overall security response strategy for Amazon
**Performance Management Responsibilities**:
- Create a positive work environment & provide a goal-driven framework for information security success in which team members may achieve organizational & individual performance objectives
- Own all facets of performance, hiring & career management for the team; regular one-on-one meetings with all team members are required
- Provide technical & soft skill coaching to maintain a well-rounded, innovative & operational organization
- Establish training programs for your engineers
- Supervise day-to-day activities of the team, providing management escalation support as required
- Track and report on key initiatives being delivered by the team
A day in the life
This position supports Security Engineers and Technical Program Managers within Security and incident response activities. You will drive "Tier 1" and "Tier 2" related issues to resolution across numerous service teams and other more senior Security Engineers. You will need a combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle an assortment of disparate tasks which may include small-project and software development work. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.
About the team
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Sydney, NSW, AUS
- Experience managing remote team members
- MA/MS in computer science/related field
- Information security professional certifications encouraged (SANS GIAC, CISSP etc.)
- Experience architecting/operating Amazon Web Services
- Excellent written communication skills, with a focus on translating technically complex issues into simple, easy to understand concepts
- Strong information security risk-based prioritization abilities
- Meets/exceeds Amazon's leadership principles requirements for this role
- Meets/exceeds Amazon's functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
AWSSOC
**Acknowledgement of country**:
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**IDE statement**:
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