Senior Security Technical Program Manager, AWS Security

Senior Security Technical Program Manager, AWS Security

Job ID: | Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment.

As a Senior Security Technical Program Manager (Sr. Security TPM) you’ll influence and own long‑term security outcomes for AWS. You’ll review, design, and deliver security systems and solutions for external customers and regulated industries. You will work with AWS service teams, infrastructure, and administrative teams to identify opportunities to improve AWS’ security posture, specify tools, drive process improvements, and collaborate with service owners to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate security‑related engagements with internal and external customers, ensuring effective communication and alignment of security objectives.
• Identify security packages of work and meticulously plan for their delivery within agreed timeframes.
• Implement ISM, PSPF, DSPF, ASIO T4, NIST and/or other security compliance frameworks into design and build baselines to achieve the agreed security posture.
• Proactively remove roadblocks, foster innovation, and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Create, optimise, and support cross‑functional working groups and projects to enhance security capabilities.
• Utilise domain expertise to develop thought‑leadership material on cloud and emerging technologies.
• Manage tight deadlines with precision and drive results, ensuring the successful completion of projects and initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Significant years of experience in security‑related areas such as cyber‑security programs, SOC design and delivery, auditing, security architecture, or regulatory affairs in the public sector.
• Deep understanding of at least three of the following areas: information security, cryptography, communication 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 industry frameworks, policies and standards (e.g., PSPF, ISM, DSPF, ASD Essential Eight).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce detailed and complex written narratives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operationalising security to meet business outcomes.
• Experience delivering and operationalising cloud‑based security programs.
• Proven 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.

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