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Contract Security Lead, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
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Posted:
16 August 2026 (3 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Application deadline: Aug 19 2026
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider delivering virtualized infrastructure storage networking messaging and many other services to customers all over the world.
The AWS Security team is responsible for developing implementing and overseeing Amazons industrial security program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). As a Security Program Manager you will join a team of industry-leading security experts working with the U.S. Government to operate and continuously improve security programs and processes in support of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. This position requires innovative thinking balanced with a strong customer obsession and a focus on quality and delivering results. This position also requires extensive knowledge and experience in managing security programs in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs). New position created due to appropriately staff against customer requirements.
AWS Security is looking for an exceptional security leader with a strong track record of developing supporting and maintaining security programs within cleared facilities demonstrable program/project management experience comprehensive program security knowledge and a deep understanding of government security programs processes and requirements.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as the single point of accountability for executing all security activities required to support the contract using program management skills to track internal and external meetings RFIs and action items in approved tools.
- Liaise with AWS Security and non-Security personnel to understand contract requirements and translate them into actionable security activities hosting recurring and ad hoc meetings to maintain program alignment.
- Propose solutions to security obstacles to senior leadership and track all actions and requirements to closure.
- Provide comprehensive program security guidance across the full range of disciplines: personnel physical operational technical information industrial counterintelligence and computer security.
- Create implement communicate and manage security requirements at a large government-accredited multi-facility data center site delivering day-to-day multi-discipline security operations support.
- Further develop and refine a compliance-focused security program of record.
- Proactively identify security requirements and problems and drive sound solutions to sustain and enhance program execution.
- Support the operations and maintenance of onsite security hardware and systems to meet government and AWS requirements.
- Build relationships with internal and external partners to heighten security awareness.
- Share on-call rotations supporting alarms security incidents and critical service outages.
A day in the life
No two days as a Contract Security Lead look exactly alike. You might start by syncing with AWS Security and contract stakeholders to translate new customer requirements into concrete security activities then host the recurring security alignment meeting to keep the program on track. Midday you could be working an RFI clearing a security obstacle with senior leadership or coordinating with the FSO and DCSA on a facility matter. You will track every action and requirement in approved tools partner with engineers and operations staff onsite and stay ready to support alarms or incidents during shared on-call rotations.
About the team
Our team creates implements and oversees Amazons National Industrial Security Program in support of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community operating industry-leading security programs at cleared data center facilities. We bring a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures and we build an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Here at AWS we embrace our differences and are committed to a culture of inclusion reinforced by Amazons Leadership Principles. We also value work-life balance and offer a flexible schedule so you can have a productive well-balanced life both in and outside of work.
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 personnel security investigations physical security document control information systems security preparing and processing DD 254s FOCI and visitor control
- Bachelors degree or 5 years of industrial security experience
- 5 years of experience with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) the NISP SEADs ICDs personnel security processes and hands-on experience with DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments and IC assessments
- 5 years of hands-on experience supporting a Facility Clearance (FCL) as a cleared contractor
- Current active US Government security clearance of TS/SCI with polygraph
- Current DSS/DCSA FSO Certification
- Experience with secure facility construction meeting ICD 705 requirements
- Experience applying information assurance and information security policies and standards including system administration tasks
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive program security projects independently
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
- Experience as a Program Manager developing a Security Program of Record
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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider delivering virtualized infrastructure storage networking messaging and many other services to customers all over the world.
The AWS Security team is responsible for developing implementing and overseeing Amazons industrial security program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). As a Security Program Manager you will join a team of industry-leading security experts working with the U.S. Government to operate and continuously improve security programs and processes in support of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. This position requires innovative thinking balanced with a strong customer obsession and a focus on quality and delivering results. This position also requires extensive knowledge and experience in managing security programs in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs). New position created due to appropriately staff against customer requirements.
AWS Security is looking for an exceptional security leader with a strong track record of developing supporting and maintaining security programs within cleared facilities demonstrable program/project management experience comprehensive program security knowledge and a deep understanding of government security programs processes and requirements.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as the single point of accountability for executing all security activities required to support the contract using program management skills to track internal and external meetings RFIs and action items in approved tools.
- Liaise with AWS Security and non-Security personnel to understand contract requirements and translate them into actionable security activities hosting recurring and ad hoc meetings to maintain program alignment.
- Propose solutions to security obstacles to senior leadership and track all actions and requirements to closure.
- Provide comprehensive program security guidance across the full range of disciplines: personnel physical operational technical information industrial counterintelligence and computer security.
- Create implement communicate and manage security requirements at a large government-accredited multi-facility data center site delivering day-to-day multi-discipline security operations support.
- Further develop and refine a compliance-focused security program of record.
- Proactively identify security requirements and problems and drive sound solutions to sustain and enhance program execution.
- Support the operations and maintenance of onsite security hardware and systems to meet government and AWS requirements.
- Build relationships with internal and external partners to heighten security awareness.
- Share on-call rotations supporting alarms security incidents and critical service outages.
A day in the life
No two days as a Contract Security Lead look exactly alike. You might start by syncing with AWS Security and contract stakeholders to translate new customer requirements into concrete security activities then host the recurring security alignment meeting to keep the program on track. Midday you could be working an RFI clearing a security obstacle with senior leadership or coordinating with the FSO and DCSA on a facility matter. You will track every action and requirement in approved tools partner with engineers and operations staff onsite and stay ready to support alarms or incidents during shared on-call rotations.
About the team
Our team creates implements and oversees Amazons National Industrial Security Program in support of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community operating industry-leading security programs at cleared data center facilities. We bring a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures and we build an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Here at AWS we embrace our differences and are committed to a culture of inclusion reinforced by Amazons Leadership Principles. We also value work-life balance and offer a flexible schedule so you can have a productive well-balanced life both in and outside of work.
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 personnel security investigations physical security document control information systems security preparing and processing DD 254s FOCI and visitor control
- Bachelors degree or 5 years of industrial security experience
- 5 years of experience with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) the NISP SEADs ICDs personnel security processes and hands-on experience with DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments and IC assessments
- 5 years of hands-on experience supporting a Facility Clearance (FCL) as a cleared contractor
- Current active US Government security clearance of TS/SCI with polygraph
- Current DSS/DCSA FSO Certification
- Experience with secure facility construction meeting ICD 705 requirements
- Experience applying information assurance and information security policies and standards including system administration tasks
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive program security projects independently
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
- Experience as a Program Manager developing a Security Program of Record
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 CO Denver - 119300.00 - 208900.00 USD annually
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