Prototype Security Investigator, Prototype Security Investigations

The Amazon Security (AmSec) team is searching for an Investigator for its Prototype Security team who is able to develop implement and lead security projects and programs to support Amazons prototype device teams.

This position will provide security investigation support to all Amazon consumer electronic devices prior to release to the general public and support the overall prototype investigations posture for the Amazon Devices & Services Organization.

The Amazon Devices Organization designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics including the best-selling Kindle family of products as well as devices like Fire tablets Fire TV Amazon Astro and Amazon Echo.

This role will have a global reach and focus to ensure consistent prototype security investigations are provided and executed to all prototypes reported as lost or misplaced.

In this position the Prototype Security Investigator will have regular engagement with all product lines of business to create and foster an engagement model to ensure security has a seat at the table with all Amazon Devices & Services Organization product lines.

To be successful in this position the Prototype Security Investigator must have the ability to understand the Amazon prototype development process build strong relationships with key business teams independently identify process failures and provide suggested risk mitigation solutions. This role will have a region-wide reach and focus to ensure consistent prototype security investigations are provided and executed to all prototypes reported as lost or misplaced with a given geographical region.

This position will report to the Amazon Security Prototype Security Investigations Manager.

Key job responsibilities
You will serve as the primary security point of contact and escalation for all prototype investigations within assigned region.
You will conduct thorough investigations gather relevant information and analyze findings effectively into device losses and unauthorized disclosures.
You will conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments as it relates to root cause errors identified in lost device investigations to design mitigation strategies on identified vulnerabilities to reduce further loss of devices and intellectual property.
You will write reports to show your evaluation and analysis of metrics collected to support risk-based prioritization of recommended solutions.
You will lead in the development of security education materials to include online training modules and be willing to deploy and conduct training sessions employee outreach events educational posters and handout material.

A day in the life
The Prototype Security Investigations team (PSI) aims to mitigate unauthorized intellectual property (IP) disclosure prototype device loss and theft and non-compliance with the Acceptable Use Policy. We reduce risk to Amazon IP make informed decisions to decrease intellectual property loss and support regulatory requirements. We identify process gaps and failures and use risk-based prioritization to address issues that pose the highest risk to Amazons intellectual property.

Case Review and Prioritization
Evidence Collection and Analysis
Documentation and Reporting
Collaboration and Communication
Continuous Learning and Professional Development

About the team
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- Travel up to 30% of the time
- 3 years of root cause analysis and troubleshooting or problem solving experience
- 5 years of experience in conducting security fraud or insider threat investigations in the capacity to evaluate evidence identify patterns and draw logical conclusions to solve complex problems.

- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools Lean techniques PMP or similar standards preferred
- professional certification in information security (SANS GIAC CISSP or equivalent)
- Experience in written and oral communication including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical business executive)
- CMA or CPA or PMP certificate

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.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Sunnyvale - 81800.00 - 143100.00 USD annually