Sr Security Engineer, Region Services
Core
Architecting distributed security ownership and embedding security into the DNA of a national cloud portfolio for Australia's security community.
Role type
Senior Security Engineering Lead (Architect & Developer Advocate)
Builds
A dedicated national security cloud platform and a distributed security ownership model (Security Guardians programme)
Domain
National Security / Cloud Infrastructure / Application Security
Required skills
Threat modelling (STRIDE, CAPEC), Application security architecture, Penetration testing coordination, Security automation design, Code review for security, Security strategy influence, Mentoring security champions
Preferred skills
Leading Security Guardians/Developer Advocate programmes, 5+ years coding/scripting (Java, Python, TypeScript, Rust), Resolving systemic security debt, Interpreting Australian Government security frameworks (ISM, PSPF)
Technologies
AWS Cloud, Java, Python, TypeScript, Rust, STRIDE, CAPEC (via careerplan.io/jobs/10446861-sr-security-engineer-region-services-at-amazon)
Responsibilities
Own threat modelling across critical services; Lead the Security Guardians programme to train and mentor security champions; Drive end-to-end application security outcomes from design to remediation; Coordinate penetration testing engagements; Build security automation and runbooks; Communicate security risk to senior leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence