Project Specialist

Job ID: 3127967 | AWS Australia 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. 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. Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see 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. 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. Why Amazon Security 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 believe that there are no "perfect" security solutions and we develop and iterate using a continuous improvement process. AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. AWS values curiosity and connection. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. 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. Experience working with cloud technologies. Degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, cyber security, IT security management, security risk management or related field Minimum 4 years experience in implementing and operationalising security to meet business outcomes In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. #