Security and Privacy Risk Management Specialist, Kuiper Security
Security and Privacy Risk Management Specialist, Kuiper Security
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Project Kuiper is an Amazon initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3000 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. At Project Kuiper we are obsessed with customer trust and are seeking an individual contributor who is creative and passionate about delivering Governance Risk and Compliance solutions to meet Kuipers regulatory and external assurance needs. In this role you will work collaboratively with various business and security teams across Amazon to identify compliance needs assess the maturity of processes and controls design build and execute highimpact security or compliance programs and liaise with external auditors to ensure successful audit executions.
This role is open for Sunnyvale CA and Redmond WA locations.
The Security Compliance Specialist in Project Kuipers Security team will drive regulatory and certification compliance requirements for our worldclass cyber and information security throughout Kuipers technology systems and infrastructure. This role is at the forefront of delivering highly secure space and terrestrial broadband telecommunication services for consumer enterprise telecom transportation and government customers around the world.
The ideal candidate is technically experienced and innovative security risk compliance and audit professional who has the ability to understand systems security and privacy processes communicate to customers and to be able to drive innovative process changes through multiple organizations and teams. You have implemented NIST control frameworks reviewed control activities evidence collection and liaised with auditors.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
Play a leadership role in Kuiper Security and work closely with the Kuiper business and product community setting direction for security of key assets data and business processes; serving as a subject matter expert resource for security engineers security champions and business leaders inside and outside of our organization
Proactively assess identify and develop recommendations regarding data protection insider threat data sharing identity and access management and third party risk issues and vulnerabilities by working with multiple stakeholder teams including Privacy Legal HR IT etc
Lead and execute internal security and data usage assessments investigations and security audits while also supporting enterprise wide information security and cyber risk assessments with technical and nontechnical teams
Contribute to the development of business risk insider threat and third party risk management strategic control requirements and roadmaps
Contribute to new and provide feedback on existing security standards and control requirements GRC policy exceptions and risk issue management process
Develop and maintain relevant security risk metrics to promote transparency across the organization; measures monitors and reports on information security risks to management
Provide guidance on risk compliance and policy to technical and nontechnical internal customers including security training and outreach to internal teams and external supply chain partners
Apply your security and business knowledge to drive secure and pragmatic improvements broadly to Kuiper people process and assets while making technical tradeoffs between short versus long term security and business goals
Strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a multitasking dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of ownership and accountability is a must
About the team
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.
BS in Cybersecurity Computer Science or other relevant degree
Experience in cyber and information security functions especially in areas including Governance Risk and Controls (GRC) Privacy insider threat business information security identity and access management third party risk incident response threat modeling
Experience in an information security leadership role
Knowledge in navigating risk mitigation and risk issue management policy and standards security frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO etc.) managing a GRC function and business information security / risk officer function
Experience in web and mobile application security and cloud technologies threats and risks
Experience in written and verbal communication
Experience in mentoring a nontech community on complex technical issues or ambiguous technical challenges
MS in Cybersecurity Computer Science or other relevant degree
Ability to identify security issues and risks and develop mitigation plans or solutions
Knowledge of web and mobile application security and cloud technologies common vulnerabilities attacks and mitigation methods
Demonstrated experience using communication skills to advocate security for both technical and nontechnical audiences
Experience in driving large scale crossorganization initiatives
Sharp analytical abilities and proven innovation skills to unblock adoption of security mechanisms
Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CISSP SANS/GIAC CISA OSCP/OSWA/OSWE AWS)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 $91800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196300/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.
This role is open for Sunnyvale CA and Redmond WA locations.
The Security Compliance Specialist in Project Kuipers Security team will drive regulatory and certification compliance requirements for our worldclass cyber and information security throughout Kuipers technology systems and infrastructure. This role is at the forefront of delivering highly secure space and terrestrial broadband telecommunication services for consumer enterprise telecom transportation and government customers around the world.
The ideal candidate is technically experienced and innovative security risk compliance and audit professional who has the ability to understand systems security and privacy processes communicate to customers and to be able to drive innovative process changes through multiple organizations and teams. You have implemented NIST control frameworks reviewed control activities evidence collection and liaised with auditors.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
Play a leadership role in Kuiper Security and work closely with the Kuiper business and product community setting direction for security of key assets data and business processes; serving as a subject matter expert resource for security engineers security champions and business leaders inside and outside of our organization
Proactively assess identify and develop recommendations regarding data protection insider threat data sharing identity and access management and third party risk issues and vulnerabilities by working with multiple stakeholder teams including Privacy Legal HR IT etc
Lead and execute internal security and data usage assessments investigations and security audits while also supporting enterprise wide information security and cyber risk assessments with technical and nontechnical teams
Contribute to the development of business risk insider threat and third party risk management strategic control requirements and roadmaps
Contribute to new and provide feedback on existing security standards and control requirements GRC policy exceptions and risk issue management process
Develop and maintain relevant security risk metrics to promote transparency across the organization; measures monitors and reports on information security risks to management
Provide guidance on risk compliance and policy to technical and nontechnical internal customers including security training and outreach to internal teams and external supply chain partners
Apply your security and business knowledge to drive secure and pragmatic improvements broadly to Kuiper people process and assets while making technical tradeoffs between short versus long term security and business goals
Strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a multitasking dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of ownership and accountability is a must
About the team
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.
BS in Cybersecurity Computer Science or other relevant degree
Experience in cyber and information security functions especially in areas including Governance Risk and Controls (GRC) Privacy insider threat business information security identity and access management third party risk incident response threat modeling
Experience in an information security leadership role
Knowledge in navigating risk mitigation and risk issue management policy and standards security frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO etc.) managing a GRC function and business information security / risk officer function
Experience in web and mobile application security and cloud technologies threats and risks
Experience in written and verbal communication
Experience in mentoring a nontech community on complex technical issues or ambiguous technical challenges
MS in Cybersecurity Computer Science or other relevant degree
Ability to identify security issues and risks and develop mitigation plans or solutions
Knowledge of web and mobile application security and cloud technologies common vulnerabilities attacks and mitigation methods
Demonstrated experience using communication skills to advocate security for both technical and nontechnical audiences
Experience in driving large scale crossorganization initiatives
Sharp analytical abilities and proven innovation skills to unblock adoption of security mechanisms
Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CISSP SANS/GIAC CISA OSCP/OSWA/OSWE AWS)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 $91800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196300/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.
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