Job Description
Are you interested in driving exceptional security for customers and have a passion for state-of-the-art technologies? Do you see regulatory compliance as a business enabler? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a highly motivated Compliance Program Manager to join our audit team in AWS Security Assurance to support the delivery of AWS's flagship compliance programs, including ISO, PCI, HITRUST, and SOC. You will join industry-leading security and compliance professionals to provide assurance for AWS customers. You should be a technically experienced and innovative security, compliance, or audit professional who has the ability to understand IT and security processes, communicate to customers, and drive innovative process changes through multiple organizations and teams.
Key job responsibilities
You will play an important role in overseeing and enhancing our compliance programs, including ISO, SOC, PCI, and HITRUST. Your responsibilities will span the entire compliance lifecycle, from managing third-party audits to driving continuous improvement across our control environment. You'll develop deep technical expertise in AWS security solutions and translate complex controls into clear compliance implications for both internal and external stakeholders. A key aspect of your role will be to establish and maintain audit-ready documentation, ensuring our controls are always prepared for scrutiny. You'll lead the charge in adapting our compliance frameworks to evolving industry standards and global regulations, working closely with control owners and service teams. Your strategic input will be vital in optimizing our compliance processes, developing best practices, and resolving audit findings. As a trusted advisor, you'll communicate program results effectively to senior leadership and guide teams in maintaining robust control activities. Your ability to bridge the gap between technical cloud environments and compliance requirements will be essential in strengthening AWS's position as a leader in secure cloud services. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, leadership skills, and a passion for compliance excellence.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Auditing, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Informatics, or other related fields.
3+ years of experience in security or compliance consulting or advisory work in in support of a highly technical environment.
3+ years of experience in performing and/or participating in technical assessments in direct support of a major compliance effort (e.g. PCI, SOC 2, HITRUST, or ISO)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in technical security design, compliance consulting, or advisory work in support of a highly technical environment.
Experience in working directly with auditors or as an auditor for compliance assessments.
Experience in cloud technologies, cloud deployment models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), and familiarity with AWS core services (EC2, S3, KMS, etc.)
Experience with engaging teams who are building technology products or services and experience in working with engineering in defining technical requirements and seeing them through to development and release.
Experience auditing cloud environments.
Experience in IT program or project management, IT auditing, and/or control framework development and implementation.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Key job responsibilities
You will play an important role in overseeing and enhancing our compliance programs, including ISO, SOC, PCI, and HITRUST. Your responsibilities will span the entire compliance lifecycle, from managing third-party audits to driving continuous improvement across our control environment. You'll develop deep technical expertise in AWS security solutions and translate complex controls into clear compliance implications for both internal and external stakeholders. A key aspect of your role will be to establish and maintain audit-ready documentation, ensuring our controls are always prepared for scrutiny. You'll lead the charge in adapting our compliance frameworks to evolving industry standards and global regulations, working closely with control owners and service teams. Your strategic input will be vital in optimizing our compliance processes, developing best practices, and resolving audit findings. As a trusted advisor, you'll communicate program results effectively to senior leadership and guide teams in maintaining robust control activities. Your ability to bridge the gap between technical cloud environments and compliance requirements will be essential in strengthening AWS's position as a leader in secure cloud services. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, leadership skills, and a passion for compliance excellence.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Auditing, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Informatics, or other related fields.
3+ years of experience in security or compliance consulting or advisory work in in support of a highly technical environment.
3+ years of experience in performing and/or participating in technical assessments in direct support of a major compliance effort (e.g. PCI, SOC 2, HITRUST, or ISO)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in technical security design, compliance consulting, or advisory work in support of a highly technical environment.
Experience in working directly with auditors or as an auditor for compliance assessments.
Experience in cloud technologies, cloud deployment models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), and familiarity with AWS core services (EC2, S3, KMS, etc.)
Experience with engaging teams who are building technology products or services and experience in working with engineering in defining technical requirements and seeing them through to development and release.
Experience auditing cloud environments.
Experience in IT program or project management, IT auditing, and/or control framework development and implementation.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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