Sr. Mgr, Sec. Indust. Spec., Amazon Leo Security Assurance

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks a compliance leader to oversee a team of specialists and drive global regulatory programs, with emphasis on EU CRA and NIS2. You will develop roadmaps, prioritize resources, and coordinate with regulators and customers to ensure robust controls.

The role requires 10+ years in security, compliance, and risk management, plus experience building scalable assurance functions across multiple frameworks. Strong communication with executives is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline
• Experience in written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Experience managing multiple internal stakeholders and advising cross-functional teams
• 10+ years of security, compliance and risk management experience
• Experience building and scaling compliance/assurance functions, integrating teams, and driving operational excellence across multiple regulatory frameworks simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Manage global regulatory and compliance requirements, focusing on EU requirements
• Work closely with the business to understand and scope compliance needs, and develop roadmaps and prioritization for the compliance program
• Implement and maintain compliance programs, and manage regulator and auditor requests
• Create metrics for management reporting
• Develop scaling mechanisms to meet increasing customer demands, using automation and AI/ML tools

Skills

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

EU compliance

GRC platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

GRC platforms

Audit management tools

Automation tools

Job description

Amazon Leo seeks to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. At Amazon Leo, we are obsessed with customer trust, and leveraging compliance and assurance as a business enabler.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of compliance specialists, focusing on understanding, evaluating, and driving compliance with international regulatory requirements. This will include programs like EU CRA and NIS2. The successful candidate will have experience deciphering customer needs, formulating compliance plans and roadmaps, prioritizing resources across multiple domains, and working with customers to solve complex problems. They also will have experience meeting with regulators and explaining security and compliance control implementation.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage global regulatory and compliance requirements, focusing on EU requirements.
• Work closely with the business to understand and scope compliance needs, and develop roadmaps and prioritization for the compliance program.
• Implement and maintain compliance programs, and manage regulator and auditor requests.
• Create metrics for management reporting
• Develop scaling mechanisms to meet increasing customer demands, using automation and AI/ML tools.

A day in the life

You will act as a compliance leader who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to help create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You can make strategic decisions to quickly handle emerging issues while working towards long term solutions.

The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and able to prioritize effectively.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Experience managing multiple internal stakeholders and advising cross-functional teams
• 10+ years of security, compliance and risk management experience
• Experience building and scaling compliance/assurance functions, integrating teams, and driving operational excellence across multiple regulatory frameworks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GRC platforms, audit management tools, and automation of evidence collection at scale
• Experience leading assurance/audit teams that span both information security and privacy — demonstrating cross-domain operational leadership

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.

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