Security Assurance Lead - Audits & Compliance (Australia)

Amazon Web Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Assurance in Australia seeks an independent, experienced Security Assurance Specialist to define and lead audit and assurance programs for AWS customers. You will drive regional audits (SOC, IRAP, DISP), collaborate with auditors and regulators, and mentor a team to deliver rigorous security evidence and compliance across APAC.

You bring a strong audit background, deep knowledge of security controls, and a proven ability to deliver complex programs with

Qualifications

• Experience performing technical audits/assessments in support of major compliance efforts (ISO, NIST, SOX, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR and others).
• Experience delivering audit programs such as IRAP, DISP, SOC, ISO20000, ISMAP, ISO27001 etc.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field; NV2 clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of commercial and cleared audits programs in Australia (SOC, IRAP, DISP, etc.).
• Support audit evidence collection and project delivery for APAC countries.
• Serve as an expert on regional and domestic regulations on security, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, outsourcing and operational resilience.
• 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

Audit experience

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Security/CS/Risk Management/Engineering/Math/Statistics

Australian Government NV2 Clearance or above

Tools

IRAP

DISP

SOC

ISO20000

ISMAP

ISO27001

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Assurance in Australia seeks an independent, experienced Security Assurance Specialist to define and lead audit and assurance programs for AWS customers. You will drive regional audits (SOC, IRAP, DISP), collaborate with auditors and regulators, and mentor a team to deliver rigorous security evidence and compliance across APAC.

You bring a strong audit background, deep knowledge of security controls, and a proven ability to deliver complex programs with