Amazon

Security Industry Specialist, Subsidiary & Acquisition GRC

Amazon$102K — $178K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in security or compliance consulting in a technical setting
  • 3+ years of experience in IT platform implementation in a technical and analytical role
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or 5+ years of IT Security experience
  • 3+ years of experience in compliance assessments (e.g., NIST, SOC 2, ISO)
  • Preferred Master's degree in a relevant technical field
  • Knowledge of access-control systems, network security, application development security, and cryptography
  • Experience in communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Understand and explain regulatory requirements for security of services and devices
  • Evaluate and recommend solutions for data protection, insider threats, and third-party risks
  • Ensure compliance with information security policies by engaging with business teams
  • Review technical security controls such as access controls and data encryption
  • Develop metrics to measure and report on information security risks
  • Maintain security control libraries and compliance guidance materials
  • Collaborate with auditors to explain control implementations and their impacts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy
  • Mental health support and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Full Job Description
Blink (Amazon's subsidiary) Security team is growing and looking for a highly motivated security risk & compliance specialist to join our team and drive regulatory compliance requirements for our products. In this role, you will work collaboratively with various business and security teams across Amazon to identify compliance needs, assess the maturity of processes and controls, design, build, and execute high-impact security or compliance programs to ensure successful audit executions. You should be a technically experienced and innovative security, risk, compliance, and audit professional who has the ability to understand systems, security, and privacy processes, communicate to customers, and to be able to drive innovative process changes through multiple organizations and teams.

Key job responsibilities
• Understand and rationalize regulatory requirements for service and device security
• Proactively assess, identify and develop recommendations regarding data protection, insider threat, data sharing, identity and access management, and third party risk issues and vulnerabilities by working with multiple stakeholder teams, including Privacy, Legal, HR, IT, etc
• Engage with the Business and SMEs to ensure compliance to information security policies
• Review security controls that are technical in nature, such as access controls, data encryption in transit and at rest, and auditing and logging user activity
• Develop and maintain relevant security risk metrics to promote transparency across the organization; measures, monitors and reports on information security risks to management
• Maintain control libraries and compliance requirements and guidance materials for various security standards and regulations.
• Provide business specific interpretations and support automation opportunities
• Liaise with auditors, articulate control implementation and impact, and establish considerations for applying security, privacy and compliance concepts to a technical cloud environment

A day in the life

The Subsidiary & Acquisition Security team designs and engineers high-profile consumer devices, including the Ring, Blink, Amazon Keys, and Side walk family of products. The Subsidiary & Acquisition GRC team works to ensure that our services are designed and implemented to the high standards required to maintain and enhance customer trust. Security and Privacy are paramount to maintaining trust and we need to continue to build trusted products, maintain and operate trusted environments, and advocate trust to customers and stakeholders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in security or compliance consulting or advisory work in support of a highly technical environment

- 3+ years of IT platform implementation in a technical and analytical role experience

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, or 5+ years of IT Security experience

- 3+ years in performing and/or participating in technical assessments in direct support of a major compliance effort (e.g. NIST, SOC 2, or ISO)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree or above in a technical or engineering related field, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.

- Knowledge of one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security

- 1+ years of technical specialist, design and architecture experience, or AWS Professional level certification

- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence

- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients

- Experience with compliance & security standards including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST

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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About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
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Revenue
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