Cluster Security Manager

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated detail-oriented innovative and professional leader as a Cluster Security Manager (CSM) for our Infrastructure Physical Security Department in Sydney Australia. Reporting to the Multi Cluster Security Manager (MCSM) responsible for the Australia New Zealand region you will lead a team of security professionals spanning the SYD West and SYD East clusters.
Our ideal candidate has experience leading teams in the security industry or critical environments such as data centers and thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the security posture of one of the worlds largest cloud infrastructure footprints.


Key job responsibilities
Manage on-site operational physical security of Data Centers including access control guard force management CCTV monitoring and media security
Maintain compliance with SOC1 SOC2 ISO27001 and other regional and US government standards
Lead develop and manage a team with varying skill sets driving performance and professional growth.
Oversee vendor relationships including contract management service delivery training and expense monitoring.
Devise and execute security strategies drive process improvements and enhance security awareness.
Collaborate with internal teams (DC Engineering DC Operations) and external partners to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Conduct investigations of Code of Conduct violations coordinate risk and threat assessments and report security metrics.
Develop security plans for special events ensuring proper access control and evacuation procedures.
Partner with business units to identify security deficiencies and develop customised policies for internal and external compliance.
Work with global peers across geographic regions and travel as required.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance. For more information regarding security clearances please visit 5 years of physical security experience
- 5 years of security management experience
- 5 years of leadership role experience
- Experience managing a team of individual contributors

- Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences or experience in planning scheduling and auditing maintenance activities
- Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences or experience in similar environments

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:
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