Security Assurance Specialist, AWS

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, delivering virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers worldwide. AWS operates a globally distributed environment at massive scale, enabling businesses from start‐ups to enterprises to run their operations and applications on Amazon\’s multi‐tenant infrastructure.

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations—from foundational services such as Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to continuously released new product innovations that set AWS\’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you will support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions.

AWS is seeking a Security Assurance Analyst with a strong understanding of how assurance can uphold the highest standards for our customers. The Analyst will provide oversight and governance to services connecting AWS regions of differing security classifications.

The successful candidate will be an analytical problem solver who takes full ownership of complex challenges, possesses a deep understanding of Security Risk Assessment (SRA), cloud native and development technologies, and is conversant with enterprise gateways and data transfer solutions.

Key job responsibilities

Deliver on tight deadlines, drive results, insist on the highest standards, and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Develop and apply auditing processes for data flow control, including service assurance and audit frameworks.

Gather evidence of key controls in AWS environments and communicate security control outcomes and measures to customers and service teams.

Identify and report risks and improvement opportunities, investigate and correct non‐conformance events.

Collaborate with the global services teams to identify product improvement opportunities, explore innovative solutions, and manage new feature requests.

Participate in the on‐call rotation.

Contribute to and review onboarding technical documentation in accordance with specific regional security requirements.

Collaborate with internal service teams and customers to establish baselines, set security requirements, controls and objectives.

A day in the lifeYou will exercise sound judgement to achieve regional security and business objectives, demonstrating resilience and navigating difficult situations with composure and tact. Your day will involve analysing your own performance critically, maintaining a broad understanding of AWS business interconnections, and providing training, advice and mentorship to other AWS teams.

About The TeamAWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates with varied paths to apply. We foster a culture of inclusion through affinity groups, benefits, learning experiences, and leadership principles that emphasize diverse perspectives, curiosity, learning, and trust.

Basic Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following: application security frameworks, security code reviews, incident response, security infrastructure, penetration testing, mobile security, cloud security, AI security, identity and access controls.

Experience in auditing, risk management, compliance, program management, or quality management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor\’s degree in computer science or equivalent, or experience in IT security.

Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level or equivalent.

Experience leading and influencing your team or organization.

Experience coordinating between technical teams, peers, and business stakeholders.

Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation.

AWS certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, or similar cloud certification, or an associate\’s degree or above.

Knowledge of AWS services including compute, storage, networking, security, databases, machine learning, and serverless technologies.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‐time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Accounting

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