Job Description
Amazon is seeking a highly motivated Security Investigator/Intelligence Analyst to join our world-class Amazon Security organization and work within the Enterprise Protection Program to help Amazon prevent and mitigate insider risk.
As part of the Enterprise Protection Program, you will be involved with evaluating, investigating, and mitigating active insider risks daily. We are looking for someone who is a fan of "diving deep"; constantly learning; eager to drive the development and refinement of proactive initiatives to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to Amazon; adept at managing complex investigations; seeks to maintain an understanding of the security needs of our customers and business, and is willing to take on new challenges.
You will consult with business, legal, and tech teams to develop gap remediation strategies and be proactive in the build-out of sustainable and systematic solutions. You will also be effective both working independently and cooperatively across partner teams when required, and able to contribute and deliver results whether involved at the level of strategic planning or tactical execution.
This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every six months.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage complex and confidential investigations, providing timely and fact-based reporting to partners and leadership
• Effectively partner with teams across Information Security, Legal, Human Resources, and others necessary in support of investigations
• Establish, document, and refine standard operating procedures and internal best practices for investigative functions
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to build and develop solutions and tools that identify and mitigate risk by translating use cases into technical requirements
• Perform deep dive analysis of internal and external datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and activities indicative of threat
• Collaborate with partner teams in the threat intelligence community, internal and external to Amazon
• Identify and produce metrics to measure effectiveness of analytic capabilities and data to drive business decisions
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 a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience as an analyst/investigator supporting counterintelligence, counter-terrorism, insider threat, internal investigations, and/or law enforcement investigations
• 2+ years’ experience in conducting open-source analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience working with large, complex data sets
• Experience managing complex and fast-moving issues
• Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of threat landscapes across the technology industry and government entities
• Experience with developing requirements for Software Developers, Data Engineers, and Data Scientists
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a broad range of technical and non-technical audience
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a global environment
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.
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, VA, Arlington - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
As part of the Enterprise Protection Program, you will be involved with evaluating, investigating, and mitigating active insider risks daily. We are looking for someone who is a fan of "diving deep"; constantly learning; eager to drive the development and refinement of proactive initiatives to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to Amazon; adept at managing complex investigations; seeks to maintain an understanding of the security needs of our customers and business, and is willing to take on new challenges.
You will consult with business, legal, and tech teams to develop gap remediation strategies and be proactive in the build-out of sustainable and systematic solutions. You will also be effective both working independently and cooperatively across partner teams when required, and able to contribute and deliver results whether involved at the level of strategic planning or tactical execution.
This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every six months.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage complex and confidential investigations, providing timely and fact-based reporting to partners and leadership
• Effectively partner with teams across Information Security, Legal, Human Resources, and others necessary in support of investigations
• Establish, document, and refine standard operating procedures and internal best practices for investigative functions
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to build and develop solutions and tools that identify and mitigate risk by translating use cases into technical requirements
• Perform deep dive analysis of internal and external datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and activities indicative of threat
• Collaborate with partner teams in the threat intelligence community, internal and external to Amazon
• Identify and produce metrics to measure effectiveness of analytic capabilities and data to drive business decisions
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 a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience as an analyst/investigator supporting counterintelligence, counter-terrorism, insider threat, internal investigations, and/or law enforcement investigations
• 2+ years’ experience in conducting open-source analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience working with large, complex data sets
• Experience managing complex and fast-moving issues
• Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of threat landscapes across the technology industry and government entities
• Experience with developing requirements for Software Developers, Data Engineers, and Data Scientists
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a broad range of technical and non-technical audience
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a global environment
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.
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, VA, Arlington - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Security Investigator, Enterprise Protection Program position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Seattle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
