Sr Security Assurance Specialist
Sr Security Assurance Specialist
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27-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 107400 - 229700
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
27-04-2025
Job Description
Are you passionate about security compliance and risk management Do you have experience with global cybersecurity standards and regulations Have you performed securitycompliance assessments of large enterprises Do you see cybersecurity as a business enabler If you answered YES to these questions and enjoy working in a rapidly changing environment which is as challenging as it is rewarding this position may be for you.
Amazon Buy with Prime and MultiChannel Fulfillment organizations are looking for a highly motivated and experienced security specialist ready to partner across Amazon tech and security groups to assess and secure our services and data.
This security specialist will drive programs focused on providing multiple crosscutting capabilities such as security at launch compliance at launch remediation support and risk management. This is a handson role that will take ownership of security assessments risk analysis and remediation processes and help drive the evolution of future strategy and operations. You will collaborate closely with internal security teams development teams program managers and other partners across Amazon to continually refine how we reduce risk and delight our customers.
You will act as a key member of the team responsible for ensuring security is embedded early into Amazon devteams including performing securitycompliance assessments working with tech teams on practical and scalable remediation raising security awareness mentoring your peers and enabling security by design. You will work independently and navigate through ambiguity when program strategy is not defined and deliver results. You will also be able to earn trust to establish credibility and maintain strong working relationships with all peers and stakeholders (Security Legal Business Development Internal Audit Fraud Physical Security Developer Community etc..
We operate in a hypergrowth environment where priorities shift quickly so a passion and discipline around security and delivery is critical. You will tackle challenging situations every day and given the size of this initiative you will collaborate with various levels across Buy with Prime MultiChannel Fulfillment AWS and other Amazon orgs.
This is a role within a team that prioritizes a strong worklife balance mental and physical health and that will support you and help you grow further as a seasoned security professional.
Key job responsibilities
INTERNAL SECURITY ASSESSMENTS: Lead thorough security assessments of internal services to identify vulnerabilities risks and compliance issues become an expert in service architectures threat models implemented controls and gaps in controls.
REMEDIATION PRIORITIZATION AND TRACKING: Guide the development teams to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges at Amazonscale prioritize remediation tasks based on risk level and impact.
ASSIST COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION EFFORTS: Gauge control readiness through assessments recommending appropriate remediations and establishing considerations for applying security privacy and compliance controls in a complex cloud environment.
DISCOVER AND COMMUNICATE RISK: Identify process improvement opportunities and high risk areas to inform the business owners and leaders through clear communication effective writing and earning trust with all stakeholders.
BE A SECURITY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Educate raise awareness and drive priority on threats attacks vulnerabilities and countermeasures. Mentor and develop peers influence product roadmaps and serve as the cybersecurity domain SME for partner teams.
LEARN AND BE CURIOUS: Develop broad domain and deep technical knowledge in AWS and Amazon 3PL business solutions including the operational processes and controls in place that support internal security and compliance programs.
A day in the life
A Security Specialist on our team will often find themselves:
Owning and driving largescale programs at Amazonscale
Conversing with our service teams about architecture security and compliance
Force multiplying the assessment of our services and features against a control framework
Driving and assisting with projects to improve our team and our business
Mentoring peers and raising security awareness
8 years of IT risk & assurance and cybersecurity experience.
5 years of working directly with engineering teams as a securityprofessional experience.
5 years of experience in securitycompliance consulting or advisory work in support of a highly technical and global environment
Have a deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts industry regulatory standards and pragmatic enterprise best practices.
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Technical Auditing Information Systems Management Cyber Security or other related fields
Basic understanding of cloud and enterprise security controls like identity and access management encryption audit logging and monitoring backup and recovery supply chain security etc.
Masters degree in Computer Science Technical Auditing Information Systems Management Cyber Security or other related fields.
CISSP CISA CISM AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional AWS Security Specialty and/or other comparable security controls or audit certifications preferred.
3 years of experience in performing and/or participating in technical audits/assessments
Experience communicating assessment results and remediation strategy with senior leadership and prioritizing and remediating findings with service/system owners
Experience in IT program or project management and/or control framework development and implementation.
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 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.
Amazon Buy with Prime and MultiChannel Fulfillment organizations are looking for a highly motivated and experienced security specialist ready to partner across Amazon tech and security groups to assess and secure our services and data.
This security specialist will drive programs focused on providing multiple crosscutting capabilities such as security at launch compliance at launch remediation support and risk management. This is a handson role that will take ownership of security assessments risk analysis and remediation processes and help drive the evolution of future strategy and operations. You will collaborate closely with internal security teams development teams program managers and other partners across Amazon to continually refine how we reduce risk and delight our customers.
You will act as a key member of the team responsible for ensuring security is embedded early into Amazon devteams including performing securitycompliance assessments working with tech teams on practical and scalable remediation raising security awareness mentoring your peers and enabling security by design. You will work independently and navigate through ambiguity when program strategy is not defined and deliver results. You will also be able to earn trust to establish credibility and maintain strong working relationships with all peers and stakeholders (Security Legal Business Development Internal Audit Fraud Physical Security Developer Community etc..
We operate in a hypergrowth environment where priorities shift quickly so a passion and discipline around security and delivery is critical. You will tackle challenging situations every day and given the size of this initiative you will collaborate with various levels across Buy with Prime MultiChannel Fulfillment AWS and other Amazon orgs.
This is a role within a team that prioritizes a strong worklife balance mental and physical health and that will support you and help you grow further as a seasoned security professional.
Key job responsibilities
INTERNAL SECURITY ASSESSMENTS: Lead thorough security assessments of internal services to identify vulnerabilities risks and compliance issues become an expert in service architectures threat models implemented controls and gaps in controls.
REMEDIATION PRIORITIZATION AND TRACKING: Guide the development teams to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges at Amazonscale prioritize remediation tasks based on risk level and impact.
ASSIST COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION EFFORTS: Gauge control readiness through assessments recommending appropriate remediations and establishing considerations for applying security privacy and compliance controls in a complex cloud environment.
DISCOVER AND COMMUNICATE RISK: Identify process improvement opportunities and high risk areas to inform the business owners and leaders through clear communication effective writing and earning trust with all stakeholders.
BE A SECURITY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Educate raise awareness and drive priority on threats attacks vulnerabilities and countermeasures. Mentor and develop peers influence product roadmaps and serve as the cybersecurity domain SME for partner teams.
LEARN AND BE CURIOUS: Develop broad domain and deep technical knowledge in AWS and Amazon 3PL business solutions including the operational processes and controls in place that support internal security and compliance programs.
A day in the life
A Security Specialist on our team will often find themselves:
Owning and driving largescale programs at Amazonscale
Conversing with our service teams about architecture security and compliance
Force multiplying the assessment of our services and features against a control framework
Driving and assisting with projects to improve our team and our business
Mentoring peers and raising security awareness
8 years of IT risk & assurance and cybersecurity experience.
5 years of working directly with engineering teams as a securityprofessional experience.
5 years of experience in securitycompliance consulting or advisory work in support of a highly technical and global environment
Have a deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts industry regulatory standards and pragmatic enterprise best practices.
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Technical Auditing Information Systems Management Cyber Security or other related fields
Basic understanding of cloud and enterprise security controls like identity and access management encryption audit logging and monitoring backup and recovery supply chain security etc.
Masters degree in Computer Science Technical Auditing Information Systems Management Cyber Security or other related fields.
CISSP CISA CISM AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional AWS Security Specialty and/or other comparable security controls or audit certifications preferred.
3 years of experience in performing and/or participating in technical audits/assessments
Experience communicating assessment results and remediation strategy with senior leadership and prioritizing and remediating findings with service/system owners
Experience in IT program or project management and/or control framework development and implementation.
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 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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