GRC & Cloud Security Specialist, AWS

Amazon Web Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services in Australia seeks a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Specialist to lead assurance and authorisation for cloud components, ensuring alignment with national standards and security frameworks. You will translate ISM, PSPF, DSPF, and ASD Essential Eight requirements into practical design controls, collaborate with engineering teams, and champion a culture of security excellence.

You'll mentor teams, craft thought leadership, and drive timely authorisation milestones while

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in security assurance, auditing, or security governance and compliance.
• Experience working with governance, risk and compliance programs involving regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency with government security frameworks (PSPF, ISM, DSPF, ASD Essential Eight).

Responsibilities

• Own assurance and authorisation activities end-to-end for designated cloud components.
• Translate regulatory intent (ISM/PSPF/DSPF/ASIO T4) into engineering design decisions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive security efficiency and timely authorisations.
• Develop thought leadership and contribute to the organisation's knowledge base on cloud security.
• Mentor teams across AWS to elevate the security capability of the organisation.

Skills

Security assurance

Governance, risk and compliance

Cloud technologies

Education

Degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering/Cyber Security

Job description

Amazon Web Services in Australia seeks a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Specialist to lead assurance and authorisation for cloud components, ensuring alignment with national standards and security frameworks. You will translate ISM, PSPF, DSPF, and ASD Essential Eight requirements into practical design controls, collaborate with engineering teams, and champion a culture of security excellence.

You'll mentor teams, craft thought leadership, and drive timely authorisation milestones while