GRC Specialist AWS Security
GRC Specialist AWS Security
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09-04-2025
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Job 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. 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 GRC Specialist to contribute to the certification accreditation assurance and authorisation activities across the security program. The successful candidate is a problemsolver quickstudy with a broad understanding of the regulatory landscape cloud technologies experience in security and compliance.
Key job responsibilities
Serve as the GRC Specialist for designated (physical and/or logical) components within the cloud capability to perform assurance and authorization activities to ensure adherence to standards and protocols.
Collaborate with internal teams and customers to establish baselines and levelset the security requirements security controls and security objectives.
Implement ISM PSPF DSPF ASIO T4 NIST and/or other security compliance frameworks into design and build baselines to achieve the agreed security posture.
Create optimise and support crossfunctional working groups and projects aimed at enhancing security efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
Utilise domain expertise to develop thought leadership material on cloud and emerging technologies contributing to the organizations knowledge base and industry positioning.
Deliver to tight deadlines and drive results demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of security management.
Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see day in the life
In your daytoday you will need to exercise sound judgment in making tradeoffs between short versus long term security and business goals. You will demonstrate resilience and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact with a goal to achieve a great outcome for the customer. You will be successful in this role by regularly analysing your 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 teams throughout AWS.
About the team
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.
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
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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employeeled and companysponsored 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship 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.
4 years experience working in areas related to security assurance such as cybersecurity auditing security architecture regulatory affairs or public sector agencies involved in cybersecurity management.
Experience working with governance risk and compliance programs that directly involve interaction with regulatory bodies.
Proficient with government security frameworks policies and standards (e.g. PSPF ISM DSPF. ASD Essential Eight)
Experience working with cloud technologies.
Degree or equivalent experience in (Computer Science Engineering Cyber Security IT Security Management Security Risk Management)a related security field
Minimum 4 years experience in implementing and operationalising security to meet business outcomes
Proven ability to not only influence but lead business partners and supporting teams
Ability to able to credibly coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders
Strong communication skills. Ability to produce detailed and complex written business cases without the use of PowerPoint
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.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
AWS Security is looking for a GRC Specialist to contribute to the certification accreditation assurance and authorisation activities across the security program. The successful candidate is a problemsolver quickstudy with a broad understanding of the regulatory landscape cloud technologies experience in security and compliance.
Key job responsibilities
Serve as the GRC Specialist for designated (physical and/or logical) components within the cloud capability to perform assurance and authorization activities to ensure adherence to standards and protocols.
Collaborate with internal teams and customers to establish baselines and levelset the security requirements security controls and security objectives.
Implement ISM PSPF DSPF ASIO T4 NIST and/or other security compliance frameworks into design and build baselines to achieve the agreed security posture.
Create optimise and support crossfunctional working groups and projects aimed at enhancing security efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
Utilise domain expertise to develop thought leadership material on cloud and emerging technologies contributing to the organizations knowledge base and industry positioning.
Deliver to tight deadlines and drive results demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of security management.
Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see day in the life
In your daytoday you will need to exercise sound judgment in making tradeoffs between short versus long term security and business goals. You will demonstrate resilience and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact with a goal to achieve a great outcome for the customer. You will be successful in this role by regularly analysing your 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 teams throughout AWS.
About the team
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.
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
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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employeeled and companysponsored 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship 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.
4 years experience working in areas related to security assurance such as cybersecurity auditing security architecture regulatory affairs or public sector agencies involved in cybersecurity management.
Experience working with governance risk and compliance programs that directly involve interaction with regulatory bodies.
Proficient with government security frameworks policies and standards (e.g. PSPF ISM DSPF. ASD Essential Eight)
Experience working with cloud technologies.
Degree or equivalent experience in (Computer Science Engineering Cyber Security IT Security Management Security Risk Management)a related security field
Minimum 4 years experience in implementing and operationalising security to meet business outcomes
Proven ability to not only influence but lead business partners and supporting teams
Ability to able to credibly coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders
Strong communication skills. Ability to produce detailed and complex written business cases without the use of PowerPoint
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.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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