Job ID: 3127967 | Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment. For more information regarding security clearances please visit https://www.agsva.gov.au/.
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 organisation'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.
Basic Qualifications
* 4+ 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.
* Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Security Management, or Security Risk Management, a related security field.
* Minimum 4 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 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.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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