Job Title: Personnel Security Manager
About the Job
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Personnel Security Manager to join our team at Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd.
As a key member of our security team, you will be responsible for managing security clearance and vetting activities for AWS employees supporting programs, including continual assessments on suitability.
You will lead a team of security experts working with customer representatives to operate and continuously improve industry-leading personnel security programs and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of the Personnel Security team.
* Devise strategies and mechanisms to securely onboard and offboard program staff.
* Develop, implement, and continuously improve security clearance frameworks that align with the evolving demands of our business, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.
* Establish and maintain mechanisms for personnel security clearance management requirements, including the meticulous maintenance of all documentation, files, and clearance and suitability assessments in accordance with customer requirements.
* Spearhead the development and evolution of our personnel security programs, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
* Develop and deliver tracking and reporting metrics to monitor the performance and effectiveness of our programs, providing insights to stakeholders and guiding decision-making.
Requirements:
* 6+ years of experience working on sensitive, high-security programs.
* Proficient with government security frameworks, policies and standards (e.g. PSPF, ISM, DSPF. ASD Essential Eight).
* Minimum 5 years experience in implementing and operationalising security to meet business outcomes.
* Demonstrated track record of growth and increasing responsibility including leadership positions that require maturity, judgment, negotiation, analytics, and influence skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Security Management, Security Risk Management, or related security field.
* Deep expertise in personnel security domain to include insider threats and mitigation strategies.
* Ability to credibly coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders.
* Intermediate or better level of knowledge of a variety of government security programs in multiple fields (personnel security, program security, physical security, and education, awareness, and training).
What We Offer
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.