AWS Assurance Analyst, AWS Security Assurance

VulnU; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Retirement match

Equity

Flexible PTO

Job summary

VulnU is seeking an AWS Assurance Analyst to support assurance engagements across AWS's security portfolio and regulatory examinations. You will coordinate audit artifacts, engage with auditors, and help scale our compliance processes globally.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, IT security experience, and 3+ years in compliance program management, with familiarity in AWS or cloud technologies. Apply to join a dynamic security team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in IT security and coordinating cross-functional inputs.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud technologies.
• 3+ years in compliance program management, governance, audit or risk.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end assurance engagements across third-party certifications and regulatory exams.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather, validate, and deliver audit artifacts.
• Track milestones, identify blockers, and maintain engagement visibility.
• Assist in defining controls and ensuring artifacts address audit requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Experience in IT Security

Cross-functional coordination

Auditor engagement support

Regulatory program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

Tools

AWS or cloud technologies

Job description

# AWS Assurance Analyst, AWS Security AssuranceAmazon · amazon.comCategory: Cloud SecurityLocation: Herndon, Virginia, USA## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Paid parental leave* Retirement match* Equity* Flexible PTOAt Amazon Web Services (AWS), Security is our highest priority. The AWS Security Assurance team is responsible for demonstrating the security controls of services offered by AWS. At AWS’ scale, we must invent new ways to provide the highest level of assurance to our most regulatory conscious customers.We are looking for a motivated assurance professional to join our team. As part of the team, you will support and execute compliance engagements across AWS’s global audit portfolio, improve processes, and contribute to greater efficiencies across the security assurance organization. This role facilitates our ability to grow and scale our internal compliance processes to meet the compliance and regulatory expectations in markets and industries around the globe. You should be an emerging professional who has the ability to understand IT and compliance processes, execute within defined workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the organization.Key job responsibilitiesSupport the end-to-end lifecycle of assurance engagements across third-party certifications (e.g., SOC, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, C5, IRAP), customer assurance programs, and regulatory examinationsParticipate in auditor discussions, evidence coordination, control identification, and engagement closure activities within structured workflowsCoordinate with internal stakeholders and service teams to gather, validate, and deliver audit artifacts in support of engagement objectivesIdentify relevant risks, processes, and controls within established frameworks to support audit readiness and responseTrack engagement milestones, flag blockers, and maintain status updates to support engagement leads and team visibilityField and address requests for team support in collaboration with internal stakeholdersContribute to process improvement initiatives by documenting observations, identifying reuse opportunities, and supporting operational efficiency effortsA day in the lifeSupport active assurance engagements across third-party, customer, and regulatory programs spanning multiple regions and regulatory environments — participating in the full lifecycle from auditor discussions through evidence delivery and closureCoordinate with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, validate quality, and ensure timely delivery against engagement timelinesParticipate in auditor interactions alongside experienced practitioners, building familiarity of risk, process and control, scoping, and communication expectationsIdentify relevant controls and assess whether existing artifacts address audit requirements or require additional collection effortsSupport engagement leads by tracking deliverables, maintaining engagement status, and escalating issues appropriatelyContribute observations and documentation to team knowledge stores, improving reusability and efficiency for future engagementsAbout the teamAmazon 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t 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 Amazon’s 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 CultureIn Amazon Security, it’s 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 GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field- Experience in IT Security- Experience coordinating cross-functional inputs, meeting deadlines, and effectively managing competing priorities- Experience with AWS or cloud technologies- 3+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experienceAmazon 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.USA, NY, New York - 66,300.00 - 107,100.00 USD annuallyUSA, VA, Arlington - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annuallyUSA, VA, Herndon - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annuallyUSA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually