Senior Security Assurance Lead (Australia)

Amazon Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Sr Security Assurance Specialist to define and lead audit and assurance programs for Australia, collaborating with customers, auditors, and regulators. The role requires strong audit principles, diverse technology, privacy, and assurance background, and leadership experience.

The successful candidate will balance perspectives across AWS divisions, build scalable processes, and ensure delivery across multiple stakeholders and markets in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in technology and security audit and assurance activities within regulated industries or providers to regulated industries.
• Experience delivering programs such as IRAP, DISP, SOC, ISO20000, ISMAP, ISO27001, etc.
• Australian Government NV2 Clearance or above

Responsibilities

• Lead security audit and assurance programs for regulated industries.
• Deliver audits (IRAP, DISP, SOC, ISO20000, ISO27001) across Australia.
• Coordinate with regulators and customers to meet compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement audit methodologies and assurance processes.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and project timelines.
• Identify gaps and provide remediation recommendations.
• Support NV2 clearance and eligibility assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bridge security, privacy, and compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and build a regional assurance team.

Skills

Security audit

Compliance programs

Regulatory frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Security or related field

Job description

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Sr Security Assurance Specialist to define and lead audit and assurance programs for Australia, collaborating with customers, auditors, and regulators. The role requires strong audit principles, diverse technology, privacy, and assurance background, and leadership experience.

The successful candidate will balance perspectives across AWS divisions, build scalable processes, and ensure delivery across multiple stakeholders and markets in