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Program Security Officer, Amazon Leo for Government (ALG)
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
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Posted:
8 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
The Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Industrial Security team designs builds and implements security assurance and compliance programs in line with formal National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements and U.S. Government directives (DoD IC).
We are seeking a Security Industry Specialist II to join a team of industry-leading security professionals who leverage deep expertise in government security compliance regimes to deliver assurance about the design and operational effectiveness of security controls across Amazons classified this role you will apply your knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) ICD 705 and related government directives to execute security compliance processes deliver security assurance products and engage directly with government security officials to validate that Amazons security posture meets their expectations.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.
Key job responsibilities
Security Assurance & Compliance Program Execution
Leverage specific expertise with the NISPOM and related government security compliance frameworks to make sound decisions on delivering assurance about Amazons security and control environment at accredited facilities.
Design and execute security compliance processes across personnel security (PERSEC) physical security (PHYSEC) and industrial security disciplines including identifying internal enhancements based on compliance expectations and designing continuous monitoring for security controls.
Leverage existing mechanisms (evidence repositories templates engagement runbooks Standard Operating Procedures) to deliver security assurance and fulfill government compliance requirements.
Prepare for and support DCSA security reviews assessments and vulnerability assessments; scope and negotiate engagement parameters with government assessors.
Security Design & Accreditation
Implement security design and accreditation requirements for SCIFs and secure areas in accordance with ICD 705 and applicable construction/accreditation standards.
Conduct physical security vulnerability assessments self-inspections and remediation tracking to maintain compliance posture.
Administer access control alarm/IDS and CCTV programs for accredited and controlled spaces; maintain GSA-approved containers combinations keys and end-of-day security checks (SF-701/SF-702).
Governance Risk & Compliance Operations
Administer the clearance lifecycle (initiations reinvestigations eligibility and access determinations) in DISS/NBIS; process adverse information reports SEAD 3 self-reporting submissions and continuous evaluation/vetting alerts.
Conduct security in-processing/out-processing indoctrinations and debriefings (SF-312 execution); manage visit authorization requests (VARs) and program access rosters; enforce need-to-know.
Lead preliminary inquiries and investigations of security incidents violations and classified disclosures; draft incident reports damage assessments and corrective actions.
Safeguard classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per NISPOM and DoD Manual 5200.01; handle mark transmit and destroy classified material.
Support Facility Clearance (FCL) sponsorship maintenance and DD-254 flow-down management.
Cross-Team Influence & Process Improvement
Work across teams within the ALG Security organization to influence goals priorities and trade-offs (e.g. recommending how to prioritize compliance requirements that could impact security operations).
Optimize cross-functional processes that improve projects and goals pertaining to security compliance risks controls and evidence.
Convey detailed technical and industry knowledge (verbally in writing and via diagram) to engineering program management and business teams including control language compliance impact assessments and strategy documents.
May influence vendors and external partners (e.g. DCSA customer security officials contractors) on engagement scope and assurance techniques.
Support the Insider Threat Program: behavioral indicators referrals and coordination with CI as required.
Maintain security education training and awareness programs and records; teach others on NISPOM compliance requirements.
Security Clearance: Candidates must have recent or active US Government security clearance of TS/SCI (with polygraph preferred) and be able to maintain a TS/SCI security clearance so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration
A day in the life
Your program security assurance/compliance strategy is defined by leadership; the design and process to execute it are not. You deliver with guidance taking defined compliance objectives and designing the tactical processes to achieve them. Each day you drive timely decisions make trade-offs between time quality and resources and escalate appropriately when blockers emerge. You implement straightforward solutions to mitigate risk and overcome roadblocks with limited guidance leveraging existing mechanisms to deliver security assurance. You are learning to work strategically and beginning to influence external industry and regulatory initiatives.
About the team
The ALG Industrial Security team is responsible for designing building and implementing security assurance and compliance programs for Amazon Leo Government efforts in line with formal requirements and government directives. We deep dive into industrial security requirements for cleared operations including the development management and implementation of all Executive Orders IC and NISP processes procedures and requirements related to clearance lifecycles and accredited Leo locations.
- Current active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance
- 5 years of progressive experience designing building or implementing security assurance and compliance programs in line with national industrial security program requirements and government directives (e.g. DoD IC)
- Demonstrated expertise with the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) as a widely adopted government security compliance regime
- Hands-on experience with governance risk and compliance functions including clearance/eligibility lifecycle management (DISS NBIS)
- Experience scoping negotiating or executing government security audits/assessments (e.g. DCSA security reviews vulnerability assessments)
- Experience at systems integrators industrial security companies and/or government agencies
- Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Security Law Enforcement Business Management Accounting or related fields
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) CDSE / DoD SPēD
- Industrial Security Professional (ISP) NCMS
- Physical Security Certification (PSC) CDSE / DoD SPēD
- Insider Threat Program certification (CDSE)
- Experience managing secure facility construction projects meeting ICD 705 standards
- Experience serving as a COMSEC Custodian or Alternate
- Participation in external industry groups or initiatives on security assurance and compliance (e.g. advisory boards working groups)
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.
We are seeking a Security Industry Specialist II to join a team of industry-leading security professionals who leverage deep expertise in government security compliance regimes to deliver assurance about the design and operational effectiveness of security controls across Amazons classified this role you will apply your knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) ICD 705 and related government directives to execute security compliance processes deliver security assurance products and engage directly with government security officials to validate that Amazons security posture meets their expectations.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.
Key job responsibilities
Security Assurance & Compliance Program Execution
Leverage specific expertise with the NISPOM and related government security compliance frameworks to make sound decisions on delivering assurance about Amazons security and control environment at accredited facilities.
Design and execute security compliance processes across personnel security (PERSEC) physical security (PHYSEC) and industrial security disciplines including identifying internal enhancements based on compliance expectations and designing continuous monitoring for security controls.
Leverage existing mechanisms (evidence repositories templates engagement runbooks Standard Operating Procedures) to deliver security assurance and fulfill government compliance requirements.
Prepare for and support DCSA security reviews assessments and vulnerability assessments; scope and negotiate engagement parameters with government assessors.
Security Design & Accreditation
Implement security design and accreditation requirements for SCIFs and secure areas in accordance with ICD 705 and applicable construction/accreditation standards.
Conduct physical security vulnerability assessments self-inspections and remediation tracking to maintain compliance posture.
Administer access control alarm/IDS and CCTV programs for accredited and controlled spaces; maintain GSA-approved containers combinations keys and end-of-day security checks (SF-701/SF-702).
Governance Risk & Compliance Operations
Administer the clearance lifecycle (initiations reinvestigations eligibility and access determinations) in DISS/NBIS; process adverse information reports SEAD 3 self-reporting submissions and continuous evaluation/vetting alerts.
Conduct security in-processing/out-processing indoctrinations and debriefings (SF-312 execution); manage visit authorization requests (VARs) and program access rosters; enforce need-to-know.
Lead preliminary inquiries and investigations of security incidents violations and classified disclosures; draft incident reports damage assessments and corrective actions.
Safeguard classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per NISPOM and DoD Manual 5200.01; handle mark transmit and destroy classified material.
Support Facility Clearance (FCL) sponsorship maintenance and DD-254 flow-down management.
Cross-Team Influence & Process Improvement
Work across teams within the ALG Security organization to influence goals priorities and trade-offs (e.g. recommending how to prioritize compliance requirements that could impact security operations).
Optimize cross-functional processes that improve projects and goals pertaining to security compliance risks controls and evidence.
Convey detailed technical and industry knowledge (verbally in writing and via diagram) to engineering program management and business teams including control language compliance impact assessments and strategy documents.
May influence vendors and external partners (e.g. DCSA customer security officials contractors) on engagement scope and assurance techniques.
Support the Insider Threat Program: behavioral indicators referrals and coordination with CI as required.
Maintain security education training and awareness programs and records; teach others on NISPOM compliance requirements.
Security Clearance: Candidates must have recent or active US Government security clearance of TS/SCI (with polygraph preferred) and be able to maintain a TS/SCI security clearance so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration
A day in the life
Your program security assurance/compliance strategy is defined by leadership; the design and process to execute it are not. You deliver with guidance taking defined compliance objectives and designing the tactical processes to achieve them. Each day you drive timely decisions make trade-offs between time quality and resources and escalate appropriately when blockers emerge. You implement straightforward solutions to mitigate risk and overcome roadblocks with limited guidance leveraging existing mechanisms to deliver security assurance. You are learning to work strategically and beginning to influence external industry and regulatory initiatives.
About the team
The ALG Industrial Security team is responsible for designing building and implementing security assurance and compliance programs for Amazon Leo Government efforts in line with formal requirements and government directives. We deep dive into industrial security requirements for cleared operations including the development management and implementation of all Executive Orders IC and NISP processes procedures and requirements related to clearance lifecycles and accredited Leo locations.
- Current active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance
- 5 years of progressive experience designing building or implementing security assurance and compliance programs in line with national industrial security program requirements and government directives (e.g. DoD IC)
- Demonstrated expertise with the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) as a widely adopted government security compliance regime
- Hands-on experience with governance risk and compliance functions including clearance/eligibility lifecycle management (DISS NBIS)
- Experience scoping negotiating or executing government security audits/assessments (e.g. DCSA security reviews vulnerability assessments)
- Experience at systems integrators industrial security companies and/or government agencies
- Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Security Law Enforcement Business Management Accounting or related fields
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) CDSE / DoD SPēD
- Industrial Security Professional (ISP) NCMS
- Physical Security Certification (PSC) CDSE / DoD SPēD
- Insider Threat Program certification (CDSE)
- Experience managing secure facility construction projects meeting ICD 705 standards
- Experience serving as a COMSEC Custodian or Alternate
- Participation in external industry groups or initiatives on security assurance and compliance (e.g. advisory boards working groups)
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 Redmond - 102000.00 - 178400.00 USD annually
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