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 startups to enterprises to large government customers run their operations and applications on AWS highly secure infrastructure.
AWS Security is looking for a Security Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and infrastructure. You will work closely with our security team to implement and maintain robust security measures that adhere to Australian Government security requirements including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Information Security Manual (ISM).
Key job responsibilities
* Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect systems and infrastructure.
* Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
* Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to design and deploy security solutions.
* Monitoring security systems and responding to security incidents.
* Contributing to the development of security policies and standard operating procedures.
* Providing support and guidance to internal teams on security best practices.
Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see day in the life
* Reviewing security logs and alerts to identify potential threats.
* Collaborating with the security team to analyse security incidents and develop response strategies.
* Conducting security assessments on new systems and applications.
* Participating in meetings with crossfunctional teams to discuss security requirements and initiatives.
* Researching emerging security threats and technologies to stay current with industry trends.
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.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont 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 Amazons 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices.
Training & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
3 years of programming in Python Ruby Go Swift Java .Net C or similar object oriented language experience
Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP DNS and TCP/IP
2 years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience secure coding identity management and authentication software development cryptography system administration and network security experience
Experience with AWS products and services
Experience with programming languages such as Python Java C
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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