Security Assurance Lead, Audits & Compliance (Australia)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an independent, deeply experienced Security Assurance leader to develop, manage and deliver audit and assurance programs across Australia. You will balance technical audit expertise with regulatory knowledge, working with AWS divisions, customers and regulators.

You will lead a team, define processes, and ensure timely execution while promoting ownership and inclusion across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience performing technical audits/assessments in direct support of a major compliance effort (e.g., 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

Security audits

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

IRAP, DISP, SOC, ISO20000, ISMAP, ISO27001 experience

Job description

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an independent, deeply experienced Security Assurance leader to develop, manage and deliver audit and assurance programs across Australia. You will balance technical audit expertise with regulatory knowledge, working with AWS divisions, customers and regulators.

You will lead a team, define processes, and ensure timely execution while promoting ownership and inclusion across stakeholders.