Job Description

Description Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The Kuiper Security team partners with builder teams to ensure our systems are secure by default and delightful for customers. As the Director of Kuiper Security Assurance, you will manage a team of compliance subject matter experts dedicated to building first-in-class certification, accreditation, and assurance programs for Project Kuiper. You will be accountable for building customer trust and ensuring that we maintain a high security bar for Project Kuiper. You will maintain customer and regulatory relationships, identify applicable industry requirements, and establish long-term strategies to meet customer and regulatory security assurance needs. You will also work closely with various industry groups and regulators to establish risk requirements and policies for Project Kuiper. The successful candidate is a strategic thinker, with deep experience in heavily regulated landscapes, solid understanding of telecommunications or cloud-based technologies, and experience in security and compliance. Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Key job responsibilities * Provide technical and strategic leadership to the Kuiper Security Assurance team by overseeing all assurance activities for Project Kuiper's products and services * Work closely with engineering and product teams, and define the strategy for Project Kuiper to meet and exceed compliance requirements and customer needs across an international footprint * Drive innovative solutions to provide the highest level of assurance in the most scalable and cost-effective manner * Engage and influence external parties, such as industry groups, customers and regulators, on global reporting and risk requirements, policies, and regulatory questions About the team 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. 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. Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, related field or relevant work experience * 7+ years experience working on governance, risk and compliance programs that involve direct engagement with regulators or public sector agencies involved in cybersecurity management and/or operations * 7+ years experience in managing and building teams, including compliance experts Preferred Qualifications * Experience working on security risk assessment or cybersecurity consulting * Proficiency with government security frameworks, policies and standards (e.g., ISO, NIST) * Experience working with sensitive or classified systems of government * Ability to work across internal and external stakeholders, including engineering and business development teams, customers and regulators, to proactively identify security assurance requirements * Prior experience in effectively scaling complex and large compliance and assurance program Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 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 $187,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $350,000/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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