Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is hiring a Cluster Security Manager (CSM) for our Infrastructure Physical Security team in Melbourne, Australia. Reporting to the Multi-Cluster Security Manager (MCSM) for Australia and New Zealand, you will lead a team of security professionals responsible for physical security operations across AWS Data Centres in Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage operational physical security across Data Centres, including access control, guard force management, CCTV monitoring, and media destruction/sanitisation.
- Ensure compliance with SOC1, SOC2, ISO27001, and applicable regional and international government standards.
- Lead, develop, and performance‑manage a team of security professionals with varying skill sets, driving accountability and professional growth.
- Oversee security vendor relationships including contract management, service delivery, training, and cost control.
- Develop and execute security strategies, drive process improvements, and embed a culture of security awareness.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (DC Engineering, DC Operations) and external partners to deliver security projects on time and within budget.
- Conduct investigations into Code of Conduct violations, coordinate risk and threat assessments, and report on security metrics.
- Develop security plans for special events, ensuring appropriate access control and evacuation procedures are in place.
- Partner with business units to identify security gaps and develop tailored policies that meet internal standards and external compliance requirements.
- Engage with global peers across geographic regions and travel as required.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of physical security experience
- 5+ years of security management experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience




- Experience managing a team of individual contributors and vendors

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working in data centres or critical infrastructure
- Experience communicating technical concepts to non‑technical audiences, or experience in planning, scheduling and auditing maintenance activities
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams
- Experience working in a data centre or mission critical facility (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.), or experience in a data centre or other critical environment
- Experience managing security operations across multiple concurrent sites or facilities

Additional Information

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance. For more information regarding security clearances, visit .

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.

Amazon is an equal chance employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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 content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company: Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd
Job ID: A

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📌 Cluster Security Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Amazon
📍 Melbourne