Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager, US ADC Security

Are you skilled at helping customers address their program requirements? Do you want to learn the very latest in cloud web services technologies and securely apply them to some of the most interesting computing workloads in the world? At AWS, we are hiring a senior level Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager to own the strategy, direction and continued growth of the US ADC Security COMSEC Program. You will lead a team of COMSEC officers located across the United States. You will build and maintain senior-level relationships with multiple mission partners and represent AWS on COMSEC matters with government customers and vendors. This role requires travel up to 20% of the time.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities
- Define and own the multi-year vision, strategy and roadmap for the COMSEC Program, in line with US ADC Security and AWS business goals.
- Design and grow the team structure, including hiring and developing COMSEC officers and future leaders, to scale with new regions, sites and mission partner requirements.
- Anticipate program-level risks across multiple sites and accounts. Set mitigation strategies with senior leadership, customers and stakeholders, and escalate when needed.
- Set and own the operating mechanisms for the program: SLAs, metrics, audits and inspection readiness. Make sure results are delivered consistently across all COMSEC accounts and subaccounts.
- Act as the primary COMSEC advisor to senior leadership and mission partners on current and future COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
- Lead security reviews of proposed new programs that need COMSEC support. Make the decisions that set the program's security direction.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government customers, controlling authorities and COMSEC vendors. Influence how COMSEC standards and policies are applied in a cloud environment.
- Create and standardize COMSEC policies, procedures and training that other teams across the organization can adopt.
- Partner across functions with information security, engineering, physical security and program teams to deliver integrated security outcomes.
- Drive constructive discussions and dive deep into the details. Seek diverse points of view and build that feedback into org-wide decisions.

A day in the life
You start your morning reviewing COMSEC program metrics across all AWS sites and accounts, looking for trends that need attention before they turn into problems. Next, you meet with information security, physical security and engineering partners to align the COMSEC roadmap with upcoming site and mission partner requirements. You spend time coaching your COMSEC officers and future leaders in one-on-one sessions, helping them build their skills and take on more ownership. Later, you lead a program review with senior leadership, presenting data-driven insights on program health, inspection readiness and progress toward strategic goals. You close the day by meeting with a government customer or COMSEC vendor to review an emerging policy or program risk, then set the mitigation approach for your team to carry out.

About the team
Our team is committed to protecting Amazon's people, assets, and operations through proactive security programs and innovative solutions. We work closely with partners across the business to build and maintain a security environment that meets rigorous standards while enabling operational excellence. We value an inclusive team culture where every voice contributes to better outcomes. As we continue to grow, you will play a central role in shaping our security strategy and building a team that delivers lasting impact for our customers and partners.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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 Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & 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, training, 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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or other related fields
- 7+ years of people management experience
- 7+ years of experience managing operations teams supporting COMSEC, networking, or other areas of Information Technology
- Experience setting program strategy and leading programs across multiple sites or regions
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience managing people including development, hiring, performance management, and leading teams dispersed across various regions
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
- Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
- Deep experience with Type 1 cryptographic devices, keys and loaders
- 3+ years of COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian, including oversight of multiple accounts [CONFIRM: years]
- Experience building or scaling a COMSEC program in a commercial or cloud setting

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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