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 https://www.agsva.gov.au/.

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. Every decision you make will directly protect the data 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.

This is your chance to shape the security framework for infrastructure that will serve Australia for decades to come.

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.

But you’re not just a planner — you’re a problem solver. 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.

Relationships will be your superpower. You’ll build and strengthen partnerships with internal teams — operations staff, engineers, and teammates — as well as external vendors and contractors, heightening 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 share on-call rotations to support 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. We believe that there are no "perfect" security solutions and we develop and iterate using a continuous improvement process.

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s 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 employee-led and company-sponsored 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
We’re continuously raising our

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