Senior IT Auditor, AWS, Internal Audit

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle (WA) is seeking a technology auditor to assess AWS security and operational risk within our Internal Audit team. You will dive deep into architectures and partner with service teams to strengthen controls and improve security posture.

Responsibilities include planning, scoping, execution, and reporting on risks across identity access management, data security, monitoring, and release processes. Up to 10% travel may be required, including international travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience.
• Experience with SQL and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Dive deep into a variety of complex architectures, identify risks and ensure AWS services are designed and operating securely.
• Support the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting based on identified risks; assessment scope may include identity/access management, data security/privacy, service monitoring, release management, and service availability.
• Provide independent and objective input to help service teams improve controls, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Risk management

Security architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job ID: 10544457 | Amazon.com Services LLC

At Amazon we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth, and that includes protecting our customers and their data. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Do you have a passion for architecture, security, software design and innovative technologies? Do you see security, compliance and risk management as business enablers?

Amazon’s Internal Audit team is seeking a technology auditor to perform assessments of Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will have the rare opportunity to dive deep into the internal architecture of AWS infrastructure and services to assess operational risks and security posture.

This position will challenge your current understanding of AWS services. You will have a broad technical background and the ability to learn new technology concepts quickly. You are someone who is curious and known for diving deep into subject matter, taking ownership, and encouraging innovative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems. In addition, you will have solid business judgment, enthusiasm for risk management, the ability to gain trust and respect of business leaders, and the capability to guide a fast-paced organization to the right results.

Up to 10% travel may be required, including international travel.

Key job responsibilities

• The ideal candidate is an experienced technology or security professional who can dive deep into a variety of complex architectures, identify risks and ensure AWS services are designed and operating securely.
• You will support the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting based on identified risks. Assessment scope may include identity and access management, key management, data security/privacy, service monitoring, release management, and service availability.
• You will bring independent and objective points of view to provide support to service teams and their partners to identify opportunities for control improvements to mitigate risks, ensure compliance and improve operational performance. In this capacity, you will gain valuable exposure to many areas of our global business.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience
• Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials
• Experience with SQL and Excel

Amazon 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, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually