Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, Information Security or other related...
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Role Summary
The Devices & Services Security Compliance team is seeking a security compliance specialist to enhance and integrate governance and compliance programs for Amazon products and services. The role focuses on analyzing security requirements, strengthening enforcement mechanisms, and supporting customer trust through security compliance.
What You'll Do
- Understand and rationalize compliance requirements for service and device security.
- Provide business-specific interpretations of compliance requirements and support automation opportunities.
- Review technical security controls, including access controls, encryption in transit and at rest, and auditing and logging of user activity.
- Engage with business stakeholders and subject-matter experts to define and ensure compliance with information security policies.
- Maintain control libraries, compliance requirements, and guidance materials for security standards and regulations.
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Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, Information Security or other related fields
- 4+ years of IT Security experience
- 5+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Experience working with multiple security frameworks and regulations like ISO 27001/2, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF
Preferred
- Experience working directly with security and engineering teams
- Knowledge of AWS tech stack (e.g., AWS Redshift, S3, EC2, Glue)
- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience creating and delivering written and oral communications for technical and non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security
- Experience supporting security compliance for medical devices or software (e.g. HIPAA, HITRUST)
- Experience with hardware and software development processes, products launches and lifecycles of devices and/or services
Original job description
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Key job responsibilities
* Understand and rationalize compliance requirements for service and device security.
* Provide business specific interpretations and support automation opportunities
* Review security controls that are technical in nature, such as access controls, data encryption in transit and at rest, and auditing and logging user activity
* Engage with the Business and SMEs to define and ensure compliance to information security policies
* Maintain control libraries and compliance requirements and guidance materials for various security standards and regulations
About the team
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 or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, Information Security or other related fields- 4+ years of IT Security experience
- 5+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Experience working with multiple security frameworks and regulations like ISO 27001/2, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with security and engineering teams- Knowledge of AWS tech stack (e.g., AWS Redshift, S3, EC2, Glue)
- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience creating and delivering written and oral communications for technical and non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security
- Experience supporting security compliance for medical devices or software (e.g. HIPAA, HITRUST)
- Experience with hardware and software development processes, products launches and lifecycles of devices and/or services
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.
About the company
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.