Compliance and Security Leader

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our compliance and security efforts. As Compliance and Security Assurance Lead, you will be responsible for providing expertise to AWS customers, partners, and stakeholders on regional and domestic regulations regarding security, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, technology, outsourcing, and operational resilience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in regulatory compliance, banking supervision, examination, or government agencies involved in cybersecurity management and/or operations. You should possess a strong track record of experience in work related to security assurance, such as cybersecurity, audit, or security architecture. Additionally, you should have familiarity with cloud computing, technology risks, security, and outsourcing.

This role requires the ability to develop long-term projects, define processes, and ensure execution and productivity across multiple internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will also have experience working on governance, risk, and compliance programs that involve direct engagement with regulators and have demonstrated technical acumen in software engineering, security engineering, or cloud architecture.

Beyond your technical skills, you should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with senior leaders, regulators, and other stakeholders at all levels. If you are a passionate and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of compliance and security, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an expert to AWS, customers, auditors, and regulators on regional and domestic regulations
• Anticipate new or potential laws and regulations and develop appropriate mitigation and implementation approaches
• Develop and execute long-term security and compliance projects and initiatives
• Perform compliance impact and market assessments of emerging compliance programs
• Track and report on changes to security controls and requirements standards
• Manage tight deadlines and drive for results while being extremely detail oriented
• Prepare project plans and track projects through fruition
• Support metrics, implement data collection mechanisms, analyze data, and make recommendations

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in regulatory compliance, banking or non-banking supervision and examination, or government agencies involved in cybersecurity management and/or operations
• A track record of experience in work related to security assurance, such as cybersecurity, audit, or security architecture
• Experience in Program design and management
• Advanced degree in related area of study (Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Security Management)
• Familiarity with cloud computing, technology risks, security, and outsourcing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on governance, risk, and compliance programs that involve direct engagement with regulators
• Demonstrated technical acumen in software engineering, security engineering, or cloud architecture, as well as experience leveraging AI to improve productivity
• Experience working with or consulting on cloud migrations with a security risk assessment or architectural focus
• Experience working with sensitive or classified systems of government
• Demonstrated understanding of privacy, security, and resilience requirements across regulated sectors of government, financial services, and national critical infrastructure

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of compliance and security, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you