Physical Security Specialist, AWS Security

Physical Security Specialist, AWS Security

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Physical Security Specialist, AWS Security

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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.

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

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

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security

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.

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.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Architectural, Electrical Engineering, or Physical Security or equivalent experience in a related security field.
• 5+ years' experience in physical security system design and engineering.
• Proficient with government security frameworks, policies and standards (e.g. PSPF, ISM, DSPF. ASD Essential Eight)
• Proficient in security system architecture and design
  
  

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 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, including support for the interview or onboarding 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.

Company - Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd

Job ID: A3045572Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionGeneral Business, Management, and Strategy/Planning
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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