Description
At AWS, Security is priority zero. As part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security team, we are looking for a technically deep Industry Specialist who is passionate about owning far-reaching projects to drive continuous improvement across AWS at unparalleled scale. As a part of AWS Compliance and Security Assurance you’ll have an opportunity to operate in a constantly changing environment, working with AWS business and engineering teams on business‑critical, security projects and programs. We work across AWS to drive strategic security initiatives, design and deliver tooling and automation, and continue to raise the bar on security at AWS. Our team also drives programs to enable customers that operate in regulated markets, such as Healthcare, Finance, Government.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of the operational services, processes, and controls in place that support AWS's security posture.
Understand our Risk and Control Library and how it relates to our assessment processes.
Perform service, feature, and other related assessment work for customer and audit requirements.
Work with service, infrastructure and administrative teams to develop and deliver tooling that improves AWS's security posture.
Identify process improvement opportunities and high risk areas.
Work with service owners to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Manage the build and deployment of new tooling to streamline and automate security‑related initiatives.
Support process improvement and security‑related projects in coordination with service teams.
Manage communications to service teams and stakeholders.
A Day in the Life
Dive deep into the AWS control environment to develop technical understanding of control implementation, and articulate compliance implications to internal and external audit functions.
Set strategic direction, improve documentation, track progress, coordinate improvement efforts, and monitor process improvement effectiveness.
Develop broad domain and technical knowledge in AWS security solutions including the operational processes and controls in place that support AWS compliance programs.
Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve the organization by being a trusted advisor, facilitator and creative problem solver.
Develop and share program/project process frameworks, tools, and best practices that can be adopted throughout the organization.
Liaise with auditors, articulate control implementation and impact, and establish considerations for applying security, privacy and compliance concepts to a technical cloud environment.
Effectively communicate compliance program results, including assessment status, workflow, remediation, and reporting, to a broad audience including peers and senior leaders.
Diversity and Inclusion
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed, we encourage candidates to apply. Your career can start early, follow a non‑traditional path, or include alternative experiences – we want you.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in security or compliance consulting or advisory work in support of a highly technical environment.
Experience performing technical audits/assessments in direct support of a major compliance effort (e.g., ISO, NIST, SOX, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR and other regulatory/industry certifications).
Bachelor's degree or above in accounting, information systems, finance, or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with audit or risk program design, control environment process documentation, and control mapping.
Experience communicating with customers, technical, regulatory, business teams, and management to collect requirements, describe product features, and technical designs.
Experience defining roadmap strategy and prioritizing deliverables for your team products.
Experience designing and implementing controls or experience performing audits over financial reporting environment, or experience working with stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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: Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL (Irish Branch)
Job ID: A10443534
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