Cloud Security Risk & Compliance Specialist

Amazon

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 97,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an AWS Security Risk Specialist to conduct risk assessments across security controls and ensure readiness of new tools with external compliance obligations. The role requires understanding regulatory frameworks and documenting risk governance across AWS processes.

Based in the United States (Seattle/Bellevue area) with opportunities to work across multiple AWS service divisions, this position emphasizes ownership, inclusion, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders while

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2+ years of IT Security experience.
2+ years of process improvement procedures experience.

Responsibilities

Understand risk management and governance processes quickly and efficiently.
Write, articulate, and develop security risk documentation.
Review evidence needed to illustrate key controls across the AWS environment.
Communicate operational processes around AWS security practices and how controls are implemented.
Communicate to leadership key risks and areas for program improvement and coordinate efforts.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across security, risk, and compliance functions.
Develop broad domain and technical understanding of AWS control activities and implementation.