Head of Corporate Business Continuity - AMER Amazon Corporate Security - Global Corporate Business Continuity CBC

Ready to help shape the future of corporate resilience at one of the worlds most customerobsessed companies Amazon Corporate Security (ACS) is seeking a passionate and resultsdriven Corporate Business Continuity (CBC) Manager to join our elite team of security professionals who ensure Amazon keeps delivering for its customers no matter what.

As a key member of our Global CBC team youll be at the forefront of protecting Amazons ability to serve customers worldwide through disruption. This highvisibility position will lead and promote our proven business continuity framework providing innovative solutions and strategic guidance to teams across Amazon Corporate. Youll join a dynamic team of security and business continuity experts who manage Amazons global corporate security programs working directly with business leaders to enhance organizational resilience.

In this role youll provide expert guidance and strategic input to strengthen our BC framework while delivering valuable consultative support throughout the resiliency lifecycle. Your impact will be felt across the organization as you contribute your expertise to support training initiatives and help teams identify and develop recovery plans for critical services during disruptive events.

Based in either Arlington or Seattle this role reports to the Global Head of CBC where youll have the platform to make a significant impact on Amazons Corporate Business Continuity strategy while working with some of the industrys brightest minds.

Join us in this crucial role where your expertise will help safeguard Amazons mission to be Earths most customercentric company!

Key job responsibilities
Drive strategic implementation and direction for the CBC program across the Americas region while supporting global initiatives

Partner with business teams to conduct comprehensive business impact and risk assessments identify and prioritize critical services define recovery time objectives and map critical dependencies

Maintain and optimize BC documentation within our designated tools to ensure consistency compliance and successful attestation

Develop and propose risk mitigation strategies through datadriven analysis and industry best practices

Monitor and report on program effectiveness through established metrics and KPIs driving continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop and coordinate robust recovery strategies

Design and facilitate business continuity exercises and tests to validate plan effectiveness identify gaps and evaluate recovery capabilities

Create and deliver targeted training programs to enhance BC awareness and methodology adoption

Provide subject matter expertise during crisis events partnering with Crisis Management teams to support incident response and guide recovery efforts

Ensure business continuity plans are effectively activated and capture lessons learned for future improvement

A day in the life
A typical day in this dynamic role involves partnering with diverse business teams across Amazon to enhance organizational resilience. You might start your morning reviewing critical business impact assessments then lead a workshop helping teams identify their recovery requirements and dependencies. Throughout the day youll provide expert guidance on business continuity planning perhaps facilitating a tabletop exercise to test recovery procedures or consulting with stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies. Youll engage with various business leaders to review and validate their continuity plans ensuring they meet Amazons standards for resilience. When disruptive events occur youll collaborate with Crisis Management teams to provide critical support and expertise. Each day brings unique challenges and opportunities to strengthen Amazons ability to deliver for customers no matter what disruptions may arise.

About the team
Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont 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 Amazons 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 its 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.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Training & Career Growth

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.

Bachelors Degree in business emergency management risk management or related field
5 years experience implementing and managing BC or risk management programs
Ability to travel across assigned region and internationally
Demonstrated experience with BC management tools and methodologies
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with proven ability to influence stakeholders


Masters degree in relevant field
Experience in leading and managing remote project and program teams
10 years experience implementing and managing BC or risk management programs
Active certification from DRII BCI or equivalent industry recognized BC certification
Experience managing enterprisewide BC programs in a global organization
Demonstrated experience in managing the response to significant disruptive events
Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and IT service continuity
Strong understanding of information security principles and compliance frameworks
Experience working in a highly regulated or complex corporate environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.