Description

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment. More information regarding security clearances can be found at

The Mission — Why This Programme, Why Now?

You’re joining at the defining moment of one of the most significant technology programmes Australia has ever undertaken. You won’t be inheriting someone else’s design choices. You’ll be making them.

Your Role — Data Centre Security Manager

Imagine being the person who ensures the physical and operational security of some of the most critical infrastructure Australia has ever built. This isn’t a role where you maintain the status quo. You’ll set the security strategy, manage budgets, lead transformative projects, and drive continuous improvements across our security practices and operations.

You’ll collaborate across operations, engineering, HR, logistics, and construction – ensuring security is woven into every fibre of how we build and operate. You’ll be the trusted advisor who bridges the gap between government requirements and world‑class cloud infrastructure, building relationships that strengthen our security posture every single day.

Key job responsibilities

- Your strategic vision will drive how we protect critical infrastructure. You’ll create, implement, and communicate security requirements that span personnel, physical, operational, technical, and industrial security disciplines.
- You’ll draft and review security documentation including transportation plans, procedures, and CONOPs that set the standard for how we operate.
- You’ll proactively identify security challenges before they become issues, developing sound solutions that sustain and enhance programme execution.
- You’ll perform and support the operations and maintenance of security hardware and systems, ensuring they meet both government and AWS requirements.




- You will direct and manage onsite security forces, running daily security operations with precision and purpose.
- You’ll manage the program, ensuring every procedure aligns with internal and customer security policies.
- You’ll own the security P·L for your assigned sites, contributing financial analysis and decisions that balance security excellence with operational efficiency.
- You’ll build and strengthen partnerships with internal teams and external vendors to heighten security awareness and engagement across the ecosystem.
- You’ll participate in recurring security audits and reviews, execute compliance processes aligned with AWS policies and relevant legal requirements, and support on‑call rotations to manage alarms, incidents, and critical service outages.

About The Team

The team is comprised of security professionals with a cross section of national security, law enforcement, and private sector experience, providing a range of perspectives required for creative problem solving. We value diversity of thought, creativity, and a robust Bias for Action. Continuous improvement is our 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.

Benefits

- Learning & development – AWS training and certification support, access to internal learning platforms.
- Health, income protection and life cover – Amazon subsidises private health insurance premiums, and group salary continuance and life insurance are included at no cost.




- Military differential pay – Australian employees taking defence reserve leave may receive up to 52 weeks of military differential pay.
- Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for mental health, financial coaching, legal questions, and everyday life events.
- Family-building benefit – access to Maven for fertility treatment, adoption support, surrogacy, and parenting coaching.
- Amazon Extras & employee discount – cashback and discounts across hundreds of retail, fitness, travel and lifestyle partners.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in physical security best practices including application of physical security systems, investigation techniques, management of contract security guards and incident management.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in managing and troubleshooting network issues.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders.
- Experience in security operations, risk management and incident response.
- Detailed understanding of the Australian Government’s PSPF with the ability to create Standard Operating Procedures.

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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information.

Company

Amazon Australia Company Pty Ltd

Job ID

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📌 Data Centre Security Manager , Data Centre Security (Melbourne)
🏢 Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Melbourne