Security Industry Spclst III , Security Risk and Compliance

At Amazon we are obsessed with customer trust. The Security Industry Specialist role on our Security Governance team helps to enable Amazon business leaders to understand the Information Security Policies and operate to maintain Customer Trust by guarding the confidentiality and integrity of Amazon and customer data. We assess risk classify data and systems detect potential intrusions and render useless the value of data that may be leaked. Our teams span over 10 countries worldwide and our focus areas include: security intelligence application security incident response security operations risk and compliance acquisitions and subsidiaries and external partner security.

Our mission includes instilling awareness to safeguard all customer and employee data applications services and assets. To accomplish this we work with Amazon organizations to build security best practices into enterprise-wide systems. Our guidance and leadership equip our partners to maintain high security standards. This team dives deep into security technologies and continuously raises the security bar across Amazons Stores Digital and Other(SDO) by tackling complex engineering problems that require widespread support and multi-year execution plans.

Amazon Security is looking for a Sr. Security Governance Specialist to focus on information security policy and data governance programs and projects. This role will support an initiative to implement steps to achieve our long term security vision for customer trust solving our most challenging problems with novel and scalable solutions. In this Security Governance Specialist role you will work with cross-functional teams of technical and non-technical key stakeholders to define and operationalize strategy and interpret communicate and drive full lifecycle security projects.

Key job responsibilities
Interpret and comprehend Information Security policies in the given context and business scenario and provide the necessary consultation in a time-bound manner

Support policy modernization efforts to enhance user experience and comprehension

Able to understand the business security context and downstream system impacts to classify the data elements effectively.

Guide stakeholders on applying data handling control requirements. Identify solutions to improve governance routines

Manage initiatives aimed at identifying and addressing security risks for Amazon and its partner teams such as Corporate Development Amazon Subsidiaries and Business Line Security Teams

Understand the Business Information Security Risk and provide the required data classification and policy consultation. Identify the problem area and provide scalable solutions in the Information Security Policy space.

Demonstrate the ability to provide both structured and creative thinking in a dynamic evolving multi-team-based environment; demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of management building trust across the organization; and demonstrate discretion with sensitive information.

Be comfortable working in a fast-paced ever-changing environment while driving teams to complete goals.

Understand and manage cross-functional requirements to translate them into an optimal solution. Be comfortable with hands-on day-to-day problem solving and implementing quick and effective action plans to meet short- and long-term priorities.

A day in the life
Our team places a high value on work-life balance. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional lives is critical to lifelong happiness and fulfilment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

About the team. Our teams mission is to define measure enable and evangelize the core enduring principles that raise the security bar across all of Amazon. We influence the security tooling services and products that teams across Amazon rely on and most importantly we uphold the security standards across all our systems and processes.



About the team
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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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

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 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.

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 theres nothing we cant achieve.

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.

Training and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing training and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

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- Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science Risk Management Engineering Math statistics or related discipline or equivalent technology experience
- 5 years of industry experience with a proven track record of Information Security and Risk management
- 5 years working in a Security and Technology compliance role with knowledge in Risk Governance and security fundamentals
- 5 years of consulting and managing Information Security Risk Policy and Governance projects
- Knowledge of Information Security Risk and Governance methodologies

- Possess an understanding of core information security principles and associated risk management principles.
- Experience in generating automated metrics to measure IT security effectiveness and consistency
- Data classification and governance experience

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