Security Industry Specialist II, Security Governance
Security Industry Specialist II, Security Governance
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At Amazon we are obsessed with customer trust. The Security Industry Specialist Governance helps drive our future vision for autonomous data classification and protection to ensure we are meeting the highest data standards to maintain Customer Trust while making the process easy for stakeholders. We assess risk classify data and systems scale adoption through automation and enable the business to guard the confidentiality and integrity of Amazon and customer data.
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 Amazon by tackling complex problems that require widespread support and multi-year execution plans.
Amazon Stores Security is looking for a Security Governance Specialist to focus on data governance programs and projects. This role is foundational to support cross-functional initiatives to modernize and scale our long term security vision for customer trust solving our most challenging problems with novel 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
- Lead and manage initiatives to modernize data classification and governance programs;
- Partner with key stakeholders to refine automated data classification and control monitoring capabilities;
- Enable seamless data handling compliance based upon classification of data;
- Understand the Business Information Security Risk and provide insights for resource prioritization;
- Develop and implement scalable solutions leveraging automation and intelligence;
- 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 fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
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.
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.
#JoinBST
- 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 a solid grasp of Risk Governance and security fundamentals
- 3 years experience in consulting and managing Information Security Risk Policy and Governance projects
- Knowledge of information 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
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 $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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
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 Amazon by tackling complex problems that require widespread support and multi-year execution plans.
Amazon Stores Security is looking for a Security Governance Specialist to focus on data governance programs and projects. This role is foundational to support cross-functional initiatives to modernize and scale our long term security vision for customer trust solving our most challenging problems with novel 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
- Lead and manage initiatives to modernize data classification and governance programs;
- Partner with key stakeholders to refine automated data classification and control monitoring capabilities;
- Enable seamless data handling compliance based upon classification of data;
- Understand the Business Information Security Risk and provide insights for resource prioritization;
- Develop and implement scalable solutions leveraging automation and intelligence;
- 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 fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
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.
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.
#JoinBST
- 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 a solid grasp of Risk Governance and security fundamentals
- 3 years experience in consulting and managing Information Security Risk Policy and Governance projects
- Knowledge of information 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
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 $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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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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