Senior Security Technical Program Manager, AWS Security

Senior Security Technical Program Manager, AWS Security

Job  | Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd

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.

You will be responsible to identify, plan and deliver program security outcomes by independently engaging a broad set of internal and external stakeholders.

• 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 time frames, 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, optimise, and support cross‑functional working groups and projects, fostering collaboration and synergy across departments to enhance security capabilities.
• Utilise domain expertise to develop thought leadership material on cloud and emerging technologies, contributing to industry discourse and organisational knowledge sharing.
• Manage tight deadlines with precision and drive results, exhibiting exceptional attention to detail and ensuring the successful completion of projects and initiatives.

Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www
1.defence.gov.au/security/clearances).

You’ll immerse yourself in teams and leaders from different program stakeholders and businesses ’ll play a vital role in ensuring security outcomes crucial to our mission. You’ll witness various facets of AWS's operations firsthand. Your contributions will directly shape our program's well‑being and establish standards for technical security achievements. You’ll own the responsibility of shaping and implementing processes to meet our program's goals.

Diverse Experiences

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. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organisation 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…