Construction Security Assurance Officer, Data Centre Security

ID: 8673

Type: Full-time

Category: Others

Company Name: Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd

Location: AUS, VIC, Melbourne - Melbourne - Australia

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Job 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. For more information regarding security clearances please visit (https://www.agsva.gov.au/)

AWS Infrastructure Operations – Physical Security are looking for exceptional Project Security Officer’s to assist with the management and delivery of project security requirements on an upcoming project.

These are site-based roles, responsible for assisting our project team to manage physical security, in line with client security requirements and the project security plan.

You must obsess over internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in an environment where priorities shift extremely fast. You must be able to operate independently to manage security projects, continuously triage and prioritize accordingly, communicate clearly and compellingly (without PowerPoint), Think Big and outside the box, and Deliver Results.

Key job responsibilities
• Serve as the AWS primary security liaison maintaining daily communication with Regional Security Manager, Data Centre Security Manager, client security representatives, certifying authorities and other relevant personnel.
• Provide comprehensive security oversight throughout the construction phase, ensuring delivery of fit-for-purpose and certifiable facilities through attendance at security assurance Hold and Witness Point inspections.
•Collation of security assurance reports to the AWS Security Assurance Team. Document and track security-related issues and incidents.
• Appropriate management, response and recording of any security issues or incidents occurring throughout the construction phase as per the Security Response Plan.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with project security requirements, proactively identifying potential security risks and implementing mitigation strategies throughout the construction phase.
• Ability to facilitate meetings with clients, resolve issues, and report on matters relating to security compliance.
• Bring high-level attention to detail, and a meticulous, process driven approach.
• Understanding of the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• This position requires the candidate to maintain relevant security clearances and accreditations as per project requirements. Experience in construction security oversight or related field is highly desirable.

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 strong 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 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.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in physical security
- Experience in security management
- 2+ years' experience working in a Physical Security Operations position.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company, or experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
- Experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service
- Experience in ownership of projects and communicating timelines and executing independently
- Construction understanding and methods.
- Experience working in a high security environment.

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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/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 Information

Company Name: Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd

Company Website: https://www.aboutamazon.com

Company Address: AUS, VIC, Melbourne

Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd is an Australian-registered legal entity that operates as part of the broader Amazon corporate group. As a regional subsidiary bearing the Amazon name, it functions primarily to provide corporate, administrative and compliance support to enable Amazon’s commercial and operational activity within Australia. The company exists to serve as a localized corporate vehicle through which Amazon can engage with customers, sellers, suppliers, service providers and local regulators in the Australian market while aligning with the policies, commercial models and operating standards of Amazon’s global organization. Company overview Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd is a wholly owned (or group-affiliated) subsidiary within the global Amazon organization. As with similarly named Amazon corporate entities in other jurisdictions, this Australian entity is established to centralize and manage a range of non-customer-facing corporate functions in-country. It does not represent a separate consumer-facing brand in the market; rather, it supports Amazon’s diverse consumer, seller and partner-facing businesses that include retail e-commerce (including the amazon.com.au marketplace), digital content and media, logistics and delivery services, and other technology-driven offerings. The subsidiary is part of Amazon’s legal and operational footprint in Australia and works in coordination with Amazon’s international business units. Core business activities The principal activities of Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd are corporate and administrative in nature. Typical responsibilities for a corporate services subsidiary of a global technology and retail group include providing centralized functions such as finance and accounting services, billing and invoicing support, contract administration, corporate legal support, tax and regulatory compliance assistance, human resources and payroll coordination, procurement support and vendor management, and other back-office services. These activities enable the operating business units (retail, marketplace, logistics, AWS, advertising and content distribution) to function effectively in the local market while meeting local statutory, tax and regulatory requirements. By consolidating such activities into a corporate services entity, the Amazon group can ensure consistent application of global corporate policies and processes while providing a single point of contact for counterparties and regulators in Australia. The entity typically handles administrative contracts and agreements, facilitates local payment and collection processes, supports corporate reporting and assists in implementing global programs in the Australian jurisdiction. Main products and services (scope of services rather than consumer products) Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd itself does not produce consumer goods or direct retail services to end customers under a distinct brand; instead, its ‘‘products’’ are corporate support services that underpin Amazon’s market-facing offerings. These include: - Finance and accounting services: centralized invoicing, accounts payable/receivable processing, local financial reporting and reconciliation to support Amazon’s retail and marketplace transactions in Australia. - Contracting and legal administration: execution and management of commercial agreements, terms and conditions for seller and vendor arrangements, and support for compliance with Australian consumer protection and data protection requirements. - Tax and regulatory compliance support: ensuring adherence to Australian taxation rules (GST, payroll taxes, etc.), assisting with statutory filings and responding to local regulatory enquiries in coordination with group tax and legal teams. - Human resources and payroll liaison: administering employee records, payroll processing coordination and HR policy implementation in alignment with Amazon group standards. - Procurement and vendor management: managing supplier relationships, commercial terms and procurement processes required to support Amazon’s operational needs in the country. - Operational and program support: implementing global programs locally, supporting launches or expansions of Amazon services (for example, marketplace initiatives, logistics partnerships, or corporate programs) by providing administrative and operational infrastructure. Relationship to Amazon’s global business Although Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd is a corporate entity rather than a customer-facing technology product or retail operation, it plays an important enabling role within Amazon’s broader technology and e-commerce ecosystem. Its administrative functions directly support consumer-facing services offered by Amazon in Australia, including the amazon.com.au marketplace, fulfillment and delivery networks, digital content distribution, and enterprise services such as Amazon Web Services when those require local contractual or administrative arrangements. The entity helps bridge global corporate processes and local operational requirements, ensuring that Amazon’s technology-driven business units can operate efficiently within Australia’s legal, tax and regulatory environment. Public and regulatory presence Entities with names like Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd are typically registered with Australia’s corporate regulator and appear in official company registers and public filings. Such registrations identify the company as part of Amazon’s corporate family and provide a legal framework for conducting business in Australia. The subsidiary may be listed in regulatory communications, company registers and filings that disclose local corporate structures and responsibilities. Scope and limitations of this description This description focuses on verifiable, high-level, corporate support functions commonly performed by corporate services subsidiaries within large multinational technology and e-commerce companies. It does not attempt to attribute specific operational contracts, individual employee counts, or proprietary product development responsibilities to this particular legal entity unless explicitly stated in primary, company-published sources. For consumer-facing product information, Amazon’s global and regional consumer websites and Amazon’s corporate communications provide the definitive descriptions of retail, cloud and media offerings that the corporate services entity helps to support. For authoritative, up-to-date details about Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd (including legal filings, officers, and registered addresses), consult Australian corporate and regulatory records and Amazon’s official corporate communications.

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