Compliance Program Manager, Security Assurance

DescriptionJob summaryCome join a creative and innovative Security Assurance team that drives exceptional security for customers and provides cutting edge technology solutions. Amazon Web Services (AWS) business is rapidly expanding its global presence and we are looking for a highly motivated Compliance Specialist to help lead our Security Assurance Engineering and Architecture Readiness team.As part of the AWS Security Assurance team, you will build the bridges between security, technology and compliance by working directly with our AWS service teams, infrastructure teams, security teams, and related Amazon corporate teams. You should be an innovative security/compliance professional who has the ability to dive deep into a variety of complex architectures, understand IT processes, and map product offerings to existing and emerging compliance standards. You will help define the strategy to drive and scale the engineering and architecture readiness program through innovative process changes across multiple organizations and teams.Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well- balanced life—both in and outside of work.This role can sit in any Amazon location in the United States.Key job responsibilitiesLead internal programs and projects, keeping stakeholders informed

Work with security assessors to identify program improvements, lead and execute process improvement projects

Serve as the point of contact with internal audit teams to understand needs and influence team priorities

Triage resources in support of program operations

About the teamInclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring. We care about your career growth as a passionate learner that is motivated to take on challenges.Work/Life BalanceOur team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well balanced life—both in and outside of work.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS·Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field or equivalent experience·2+ years of experience in project/program management in a technical field·2+ years of experience in software engineering, security, or compliance consulting or advisory work in support of a highly technical environment·2+ years of experience in any combination of the following: assessing/documenting/developing IT architecture and systems, software development, IT security.·2+ years of experience developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships across large organizationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Understanding of AWS solution high level design.· Experience in driving automated tooling in support of security controls.· Experience supporting information security control audits (e.g. NIST 800-53, ISO 27017/27018, PCI DSS, SOC, FedRAMP).· Experience in generating automated metrics to measure IT security effectiveness and consistency.· Knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, security protocols, cryptography, and application security.· Understanding of cloud computing services/deployment architecture.· Proven ability to succeed in cross-functional teams through influence versus direct management; excellent interpersonal skills.· Proficient oral and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communications to various levels of management including precise and effective customer communications.· Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role· Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this roleAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.