Security Assurance Specialist (Regulatory Operations Center), AWS Compliance & Security Assurance
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Job Location:
Herndon, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At AWS Security is priority zero. As part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security team we are looking for a technically deep Industry Specialist who is passionate about owning far-reaching projects to drive continuous improvement across AWS at unparalleled scale. As a part of AWS Compliance and Security Assurance youll have an opportunity to operate in a constantly changing environment working with AWS business and engineering teams on business-critical security projects and programs. We work across AWS to drive strategic security initiatives design and deliver tooling and automation and continue to raise the bar on security at AWS. Our team also drives programs to enable customers that operate in regulated markets such as Healthcare Finance Government etc.
Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:
Develop a deep understanding of the operational services processes and controls in place that support AWSs security posture.
Understand our Risk and Control Library and how it relates to our assessment processes.
Perform service feature and other related assessment work for customer and audit requirements.
Work with service infrastructure and administrative teams to develop and deliver tooling that improves AWSs security posture.
Identify process improvement opportunities and high risk areas.
Work with service owners to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Manage the build and deployment of new tooling to streamline and automate security-related initiatives.
Support process improvement and security-related projects in coordination with service teams.
Manage communications to service teams and stakeholders.
A day in the life
Dive deep into the AWS control environment to develop technical understanding of control implementation and articulate compliance implications to internal and external audit functions.
Set strategic direction improve documentation track progress coordinate improvement efforts and monitor process improvement effectiveness.
Develop broad domain and technical knowledge in AWS security solutions including the operational processes and controls in place that support AWS compliance programs.
Monitor evaluate and continuously improve the organization by being a trusted advisor facilitator and creative problem solver.
Develop and share program/project process frameworks tools and best practices that can be adopted throughout the organization.
Liaise with auditors articulate control implementation and impact and establish considerations for applying security privacy and compliance concepts to a technical cloud environment.
Effectively communicate compliance program results including assessment status workflow remediation and reporting to a broad audience including peers and senior leaders.
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.
- Experience in security or compliance consulting or advisory work in support of a highly technical environment
- Experience performing technical audits/assessments in direct support of a major compliance effort (e.g. ISO NIST SOX PCI HIPAA GDPR and other regulatory/industry certifications)
- Bachelors degree or above in accounting information systems finance or equivalent
- Experience with audit or risk program design control environment process documentation and control mapping
- Experience understanding product and technical requirements and interfacing with Product/Technology teams
- Experience defining roadmap strategy and prioritizing deliverables for your team products
- Experience designing and implementing controls or experience performing audits over financial reporting environment
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.
Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:
Develop a deep understanding of the operational services processes and controls in place that support AWSs security posture.
Understand our Risk and Control Library and how it relates to our assessment processes.
Perform service feature and other related assessment work for customer and audit requirements.
Work with service infrastructure and administrative teams to develop and deliver tooling that improves AWSs security posture.
Identify process improvement opportunities and high risk areas.
Work with service owners to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Manage the build and deployment of new tooling to streamline and automate security-related initiatives.
Support process improvement and security-related projects in coordination with service teams.
Manage communications to service teams and stakeholders.
A day in the life
Dive deep into the AWS control environment to develop technical understanding of control implementation and articulate compliance implications to internal and external audit functions.
Set strategic direction improve documentation track progress coordinate improvement efforts and monitor process improvement effectiveness.
Develop broad domain and technical knowledge in AWS security solutions including the operational processes and controls in place that support AWS compliance programs.
Monitor evaluate and continuously improve the organization by being a trusted advisor facilitator and creative problem solver.
Develop and share program/project process frameworks tools and best practices that can be adopted throughout the organization.
Liaise with auditors articulate control implementation and impact and establish considerations for applying security privacy and compliance concepts to a technical cloud environment.
Effectively communicate compliance program results including assessment status workflow remediation and reporting to a broad audience including peers and senior leaders.
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.
- Experience in security or compliance consulting or advisory work in support of a highly technical environment
- Experience performing technical audits/assessments in direct support of a major compliance effort (e.g. ISO NIST SOX PCI HIPAA GDPR and other regulatory/industry certifications)
- Bachelors degree or above in accounting information systems finance or equivalent
- Experience with audit or risk program design control environment process documentation and control mapping
- Experience understanding product and technical requirements and interfacing with Product/Technology teams
- Experience defining roadmap strategy and prioritizing deliverables for your team products
- Experience designing and implementing controls or experience performing audits over financial reporting environment
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 VA Arlington - 102000.00 - 178400.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 102000.00 - 178400.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 102000.00 - 178400.00 USD annually
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