Director, IAM & Security Platform — Scalable Access

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 264,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS) seeks an experienced Director of Software Development to transform access controls across Amazon, lead Tier-1 services, and enable business agility while boosting security. You will guide engineers and managers on design, delivery, and operational excellence in a cross-functional environment with senior executive visibility.

Responsibilities include shaping industry-leading technology initiatives, leveraging generative AI to accelerate development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics or related discipline, or 12+ years’ equivalent technology experience.
• 8+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of delivery leading software development teams.
• 5+ years experience managing and building software with very high availability and operational excellence requirements

Responsibilities

• Professional traits that are not unique to this position, but necessary for Amazon leaders at this level: high judgement, input-seeking, high-velocity decisions.
• Servant leader traits: structure, urgency, alignment, accountability, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Exceptional customer relationship skills and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Software delivery

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS) seeks an experienced Director of Software Development to transform access controls across Amazon, lead Tier-1 services, and enable business agility while boosting security. You will guide engineers and managers on design, delivery, and operational excellence in a cross-functional environment with senior executive visibility.

Responsibilities include shaping industry-leading technology initiatives, leveraging generative AI to accelerate development,