Senior Security Technical Program Manager, AWS Security

Senior Security Technical Program Manager, AWS Security

Job ID: 2910182 | Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud service provider, providing virtualised infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers worldwide. AWS runs a globally distributed environment, operating at massive scale. Businesses, from start-ups to enterprises to government customers, run their operations and applications on AWS’s highly secure infrastructure.

As a Senior Security Technical Program Manager (Sr. Security TPM) within our team, you’ll influence and own long-term security outcomes for AWS. You’ll work with external customers and regulated industries to understand their needs. You’ll be able to technically review and/or design security systems and solutions that enable them to operate more effectively, securely and safely. You will work with your team, partners, and customers to innovate and deliver on the vision and purpose of your programs. While working directly with AWS service teams, infrastructure, and administrative teams, you’ll identify opportunities to improve AWS’s security posture. This will include specifying tools, driving process improvements, and working with service owners and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.

You will be responsible for identifying, planning and delivering program security outcomes by independently engaging a broad set of internal and external stakeholders.

Key job responsibilities

• Coordinate security-related engagements with internal and external customers, ensuring effective communication and alignment of security objectives.
• Identify security work packages and plan their delivery within agreed timeframes, using strategic foresight to anticipate challenges.
• Implement security frameworks (ISM, PSPF, DSPF, ASIO T4, NIST or other) into design and build baselines to achieve the desired security posture.
• Proactively remove roadblocks, foster innovation, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Create, optimize, and support cross-functional working groups and projects to enhance security capabilities across departments.
• Develop thought leadership on cloud and emerging technologies to contribute to industry discourse and organizational knowledge sharing.
• Manage tight deadlines with precision and attention to detail to ensure successful project completion.

Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www1.defence.gov.au/security/clearances).

A day in the life

You’ll work with teams and leaders from different program stakeholders and businesses at AWS. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring security outcomes crucial to our mission. Your contributions will shape our program’s well-being and establish standards for technical security achievements. You’ll shape and implement processes to meet program goals.

About the team

Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting or follows a non-traditional path, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security

At Amazon, security is central to customer trust and experience. Our organization maintains a high bar for security across all products and services and offers opportunities to build experience across cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

The team comprises security professionals with diverse national security and private-sector experience, providing perspectives for creative problem solving. We value diversity of thought, creativity, and a bias for action and earning trust. We seek iterative improvement rather than perfect solutions.

Inclusive Team Culture

We value curiosity and connection. Our affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams, and our continual innovation is fueled by bold ideas and passionate voices.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We strive to raise our performance bar and offer knowledge-sharing, mentorship and career growth resources to help you develop.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony and flexibility to support both work and home life.

Basic Qualifications

• Significant experience in security-related areas (e.g., cyber-security programs, SOC design/delivery, auditing, security architecture, regulatory affairs, or public sector cybersecurity management).
• Understanding of at least three of: information security, cryptography, communications security, service-oriented architectures, cloud-based systems, security risk assessments, or threat modelling.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Security Management, Security Risk Management, or a related field.
• Experience implementing security frameworks and standards (e.g., PSPF, ISM, DSPF, ASD Essential Eight).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce detailed written narratives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering and operationalising security to meet business outcomes.
• Experience in cloud-based security program delivery and operations.
• Ability to influence and lead business partners and supporting teams.
• Ability to coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation, Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Posted: October 7, 2025