Australian Security Assurance Program Lead (IRAP/SOC)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced security audit specialist to define and deliver audit and assurance programs for customers in Australia. You will lead engagements across SOC, IRAP, DISP, and related standards, collaborate with auditors, regulators, and AWS teams, and mentor a growing team to ensure governance, risk, and compliance excellence.

The role emphasizes ownership, strategic thinking, and close collaboration with multiple stakeholders to scale assurance

Qualifications

• Experience performing technical audits/assessments in direct support of major compliance efforts (ISO, NIST, SOX, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR and other regulatory/industry certifications)
• Experience delivering programs such as IRAP, DISP, SOC, ISO20000, ISMAP, ISO27001 etc

Responsibilities

• Delivery of commercial and cleared audits programs in Australia (SOC, IRAP, DISP, etc.)
• Support audit evidence collection and project delivery as needed for other APAC countries
• Serve as an expert to AWS, customers, auditors, and regulators on regional and domestic regulations on security, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, technology, outsourcing and operational resilience in the industry.
• Innovate to develop mechanisms that continuously improve the customer experience of security assurance;
• Performing compliance impact and market assessments of emerging compliance programs;
• Tracking and reporting on changes to security controls and requirements standards across the region
• Manage tight deadlines and drive for results, while being extremely detail orientated
• Prepare project plans and track projects through fruition.
• Support metrics, implement data collections mechanisms, analyze data and make recommendations.

Skills

Technical audits

Regulatory compliance

Audit program leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced security audit specialist to define and deliver audit and assurance programs for customers in Australia. You will lead engagements across SOC, IRAP, DISP, and related standards, collaborate with auditors, regulators, and AWS teams, and mentor a growing team to ensure governance, risk, and compliance excellence.

The role emphasizes ownership, strategic thinking, and close collaboration with multiple stakeholders to scale assurance