Remote Risk Lead - Physical Security & GRC Strategist

Amazon Inc.; Washington (IL); Remote; USD 119,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a highly experienced risk lead for Global Services & Standards to drive risk assessments across policies, standards, and technologies. The role involves international travel and remote work, engaging with teams worldwide to apply effective physical security controls and strengthen governance, risk, and compliance across Amazon and its subsidiaries.

The ideal candidate will have deep CPTED knowledge, strong data analysis, and the ability to translate findings into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or related discipline
• 7+ years of HR, privacy, legal, compliance or risk management experience
• Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an advanced level
• Experience with technical assessments and/or ISO/SOC frameworks is preferred

Responsibilities

• Build programs driven by data and metrics for risk
• Lead risk assessments and present findings to senior leaders
• Collaborate with Amazon Security, Corporate Security and subsidiaries on risks
• Develop risk treatment plans and recommended controls
• Produce risk analyses for leadership reports
• Stay current with industry trends and security practices

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Report writing

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or related discipline

Job description

Amazon is seeking a highly experienced risk lead for Global Services & Standards to drive risk assessments across policies, standards, and technologies. The role involves international travel and remote work, engaging with teams worldwide to apply effective physical security controls and strengthen governance, risk, and compliance across Amazon and its subsidiaries.

The ideal candidate will have deep CPTED knowledge, strong data analysis, and the ability to translate findings into actionable