Security Industry Spclst II - AMZ25647.4

Amazon is hiring a Security Industry Spclst II - AMZ25647.4. It pays $126k-$178k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include AWS, security controls and risk management.
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Amazon is seeking a Security Industry Specialist II to develop, review, and maintain comprehensive security controls and risk mitigation strategies within the AWS environment.

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Employer: Amazon.com Services LLC
Position: Security Industry Spclst II - AMZ25647.4
Location: Herndon, VA

Multiple Positions Available:

Leverage domain expertise to review, document, develop, and maintain comprehensive security controls. Articulate nuanced security control strategies to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring alignment with AWS best practices. Communicate intricate operational processes and control implementations across the AWS environment to key stakeholders. Convey critical risks, areas for program enhancement, and coordinate multifaceted improvement efforts to leadership, while seeking diverse perspectives. Conduct in-depth analysis of the AWS control environment, developing broad technical understanding to influence cross-functional goals and priorities. Independently deliver high-impact solutions while strategically seeking guidance from senior management. Implement sophisticated risk mitigation strategies and overcome complex roadblocks. Manage challenging security and compliance initiatives with visible risks, leveraging industry-specific expertise. Convey detailed technical knowledge to engineering, program management, and business teams, driving informed decision-making. Handle and escalate time-sensitive issues effectively. Optimize cross-functional processes to elevate security-focused projects, making judicious trade-offs between time, quality, and resources. Discover and leverage existing solutions to enhance project efficiency and security posture.

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $126131 - $178400)

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Basic qualifications

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field and three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Must have at least one year of experience in the following skills:
(1) Conducting comprehensive technical security assessments, encompassing network security protocols, operating system configurations, application security frameworks, advanced audit monitoring and logging systems.
(2) Managing and coordinating responses to sophisticated third-party, government, and internal audit examinations.
(3) Understanding, implementing, and/or enhancing complex security controls in a large-scale cloud service organization.
(4) Performing documentation and validation of security controls and policies, as well as auditing IT processes.
(5) Building complex technical documentation of cloud security controls and compliance matrices that map technical configurations to major compliance frameworks (SOC, ISO, FedRAMP), with proven ability to translate technical implementations for executive stakeholders and auditors

The pay range for this position in Herndon, VA is $126131 - $178400 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Virginia Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

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Preferred qualifications

All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

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.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Security Industry Spclst II - AMZ25647.4 is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $126k-$178k a year.
The role is based in US, VA, Herndon.
The job was posted on October 26, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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