Global Investigations Manager, Enterprise Protection Program

We are seeking an experienced security leader and manager to join our Global Investigations team. This role will lead and manage a global team that investigates mitigates and prevents internal security incidents across Amazons corporate facilities and AWS data centers. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in security practices while managing a diverse team of security professionals to protect Amazons people assets and information.

This position may require occasional travel.
On-call availability for critical security incidents
Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and quick decision-making is required.


Key job responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of security professionals responsible for responding to internal security threats.
- Manage a global team fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Provide mentorship performance management and career development for team members
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to ensure consistent security operations across the organization.
- Oversee investigations into internal physical security incidents and other critical security matters.
- Manage response to escalated security incidents
- Coordinate external partners on complex investigations.
- Ensure timely resolution of security matters and incident response workflows.
- Develop and implement security protocols for both corporate facilities and AWS data centers.
- Drive innovation in security operations through AI and emerging technologies.
- Develop and deliver strategic plans that provide continuous improvement opportunities.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for security improvements.
- Partner with stakeholders on sensitive investigations and compliance matters.
- Contribute to the expansion of security operations to cover new facilities and business areas.
- Manage security incident escalation procedures and ensure appropriate stakeholder communication.
- Develop metrics and reporting to track team performance and security trends.
- Ensure compliance with corporate security policies and regulatory requirements.

A day in the life
The day of a Manager III Leader in Amazon Security starts early monitoring overnight alerts and reviewing insider threat cases and workplace incidents. The day involves leading team standups coordinating complex investigations with partner teams managing crisis responses and coaching investigators. They balance immediate security threats with strategic initiatives like implementing AI-driven threat detection conducting stakeholder presentations and developing security protocols for new facilities. The role demands constant vigilance quick decision-making and leadership through high-stakes situations while keeping Amazons people and assets protected.

About the team
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.

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 & 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.

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.


- 3 years of people management experience
- Experience in Incident Management Threat Management Corporate Investigations Law Enforcement Security Operations Crisis Management or a related field that involves conducting threat assessments workplace investigations and/or incident response
- Bachelors degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice or a relevant field
- 7 years of security-related professional or 7 years of law enforcement experience
- Understanding of insider threat programs
- Experience working with law enforcement and legal teams

- Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors
- Experience working in data centers or critical infrastructure
- Experience with common security monitoring log analysis and forensic tools
- Experience driving security programs across large diverse organizations
- Knowledge of AI and emerging technologies in security operations

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.

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 WA Seattle - 127900.00 - 173000.00 USD annually