Job 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.
Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-and-suitability)
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The GRC Specialist, AWS Security position is now open for candidates interested in the Customer Care Executive sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Customer Care Executive is a plus.
