Security Assurance Lead – Regional & Compliance (UK)

Aws Emea Sarl (Uk Branch); England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Security Assurance Specialist to join a UK-based team of security experts. You will drive assurance activities, coordinate audits, and maintain control documentation to support ongoing customer adoption and compliance with industry standards.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, coordinate improvements, and drive efficiency in security programs while ensuring adherence to accreditation and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, audit or risk management.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the security field.
• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Security Management or related security field.
• Preferred: ability to define goals and roadmaps based on customer needs and strategic direction.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audits; guide control owners in documenting their activities and readiness for audit or certification.
• Track and report on audit findings and progress of improvement projects.
• Coordinate regional expansion activities and ensure security controls are integrated across regions.
• Develop and maintain program assurance metrics and reporting for leadership.

Skills

Compliance and risk management

Security field experience

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related security field

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Security Assurance Specialist to join a UK-based team of security experts. You will drive assurance activities, coordinate audits, and maintain control documentation to support ongoing customer adoption and compliance with industry standards.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, coordinate improvements, and drive efficiency in security programs while ensuring adherence to accreditation and certification requirements.