Overview: We're seeking a Security Supply Chain Assessor to help protect Amazon's global supply chain through comprehensive security assessments and risk management. This role requires international travel (up to 75%) across APAC, North America, and South America Regions.
The Cybersecurity Supply Chain Assessor plays a critical role in evaluating and strengthening the security posture of third-party manufacturing and supplier partners across the global supply chain. This position involves conducting on-site cybersecurity assessments of supplier facilities, verifying adherence to corporate and industry security standards, and identifying risks related to data protection, software provisioning, and hardware production environments.
The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in cybersecurity controls, a strong understanding of manufacturing and supplier ecosystems, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders across multiple time zones and regions.
Key job responsibilities
Conduct on-site cybersecurity assessments of suppliers and contract manufacturers across APAC, North America, and South America.
Evaluate supplier environments against company and industry security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, and internal security frameworks).
Assess security domains including but not limited to:
o Artificial Intelligence Security
o Network segmentation and access control
o Data encryption and protection mechanisms
o Endpoint and server security
o Secure software provisioning and storage
o Incident response and monitoring practices
o Physical and environmental security controls
Document findings, develop risk ratings, and provide actionable remediation guidance to suppliers.
Partner with internal security, compliance, and supply chain teams to ensure continuous improvement of supplier risk management programs.
Track, monitor, and verify closure of remediation actions through follow-up assessments or evidence reviews.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent technology experience
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity assessments, audits, or supplier security evaluations.
- Understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and security controls needed to protect AI.
- Experience performing on-site assessments or audits in manufacturing, hardware, or software supply chain environments.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or similar).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with or assessing suppliers in regulated industries (e.g., electronics manufacturing, cloud hardware, or software supply chain).
- Understanding of software and firmware provisioning security practices.
- Experience with risk management tools and assessment automation platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
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, CA, Sunnyvale - 131,300.00 - 229,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually
