Description

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

AWS Security is looking for a highly talented and motivated Physical Security Specialist to work with our team, designing the secure facilities to maximize the effectiveness of the physical security program. The duties include extra-low voltage system design and engineering, working with the architectural and engineering teams to assure security best practices are observed, drafting new systems into the design teams build plans, and coordinating with physical security leaders to understand the new build and security system designs, adhering to an approved products list. A successful candidate will be responsible for interpretation of Risk Assessments and Threat Analysis and Physical Security Standards to assure the proper security technologies are selected to meet the unique challenges to be found in a sensitive security program.

Key job responsibilities

This role will be expected to provide in-depth security advice on the physical security architecture for the organisation. You will draw upon your strong knowledge as well as invent and innovate in the course of your duties. Key responsibilities may include:

• Lead the physical security architecture elements on a sensitive program.

• Create and communicate detailed physical security system designs and guidance to ensure compliance with government policies and frameworks.

• Subject matter expertise to support the AWS Security leadership and other security teams, with a focus on physical security.

• Physical / Protective Security Risk, Threat, and Vulnerability Management.

• Management and implement Physical security risk, threat, and vulnerability deliverables – e.g. internal and external audit items, security deliverables annual PSPF Self-assessment and ASD Cyber Survey.

• Preparation of executive level presentation packs, briefings, papers and reports to various internal and external governance bodies and stakeholders.

• Develop, oversee, and review protective security policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, forms and templates relating to protective security and day to day protective security operations.

• Identify vulnerable processes and systems and provide advice and support for the remediation of security risk and reduce exposure to security threats to support the rollout of new assets.

• Engage with and work collaboratively with stakeholders across AWS and externally, in relation to compliance obligations, e.g. PSPF and ISM.

Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-and-suitability)

A day in the life

Engineers in this role must show exemplary judgment in making technical trade-offs between short versus long term security and business goals. They must also demonstrate resilience and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact. Conflicts should be addressed by listening, finding the best way forward and persuading one’s colleagues. Successful engineers in this role will regularly analyze their own performance with a critical eye. A broad understanding of the AWS business and its interconnections is required. This position will also provide training, advice, and mentorship to other engineers throughout AWS.

About the team

The team is comprised of security professionals with a cross section of national security and private sector experience, providing a range of perspectives required for creative problem solving. We value diversity of thought, creativity, and a strong Bias for Action and Earn Trust. We believe that there are no "perfect" security solutions and we develop and iterate using a continuous improvement process.

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Architectural, Electrical Engineering, or Physical Security or equivalent experience in a related security field.

• 10+ years’ experience in physical security system design and engineering.

• 5+ years’ experience with one or more drafting technologies such as, AutoCad, BlueBeam and others.

• Proficient with government security frameworks, policies and standards (e.g. PSPF, ISM, DSPF. ASD Essential Eight)

Preferred Qualifications

• Physical Security Design experience in corrections, military, government, or museum environments.

• PSP, CPP, PMP Certification

• CPTED Certification

• Proven ability to not only influence but lead business partners and supporting teams

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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.