World Wide Senior Specialist Solutions Architect - Security at AmazonWebServices

Do you have an extensive background in delivering strategic outcomes for security and compliance and a passion for working with customers to solve complex technical challenges to help them safely transition workloads to the cloud?Increasingly, companies are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to move their core business applications to the cloud
AWS is looking for passionate and experienced security professionals to work with these customers to help guide their vision, address risks and implement their security, resilience, and compliance strategies on the AWS platform
This role will provide thought leadership and operate with a high degree of autonomy and visibility as part of our worldwide specialist team.This role will advise and deliver strategic outcomes across a wide range of industry sectors and challenging environments
They will challenge, dive in to the details, and show how AWS can support complex security, availability, and compliance strategies, to customer Security Architects and CISOs.This key position will have high visibility at the most senior levels of customer organizations, including frequent interaction with customer board, their staff, and AWS senior leadership
The position, as part of the AWS worldwide specialist organization, will act as the security interface with AWS customers and service teams working closely with AWS Sales and Solutions Architect teams
The candidate will foster key relationships, interpret the impacts of industry and regulatory changes, and track and report on industry trends.Key job responsibilitiesLead the conversation on security, risk, and compliance with large AWS customersManage disparate senior stakeholders within customer environments to deliver consensus and drive positive customer outcomes on the AWS platformHelp customers understand how they can integrate AWS security controls into their own control frameworks and demonstrate approaches to implement their controls on AWS.Partner directly with AWS customers to help them understand the implementation of AWS security requirements and how they can achieve ongoing assurance over their security, resilience, and compliance needsDirect AWS Solutions Architects, Sales, and Partner teams across multiple engagements within each customer to drive targeted outcomes and consistent advice and outcomesWork with customers to resolve complex security concerns and problems and achieve security, resilience, and compliance outcomes are on the AWS platform through deep dive discussions, strategic presentations/recommendations, and hands on demonstrations in the AWS environmentDevelop industry leading security related, customer-facing resources based on projected customer needs and current demandBuild great relationships and confidence to help customers understand how to react and respond to security incidentsAssist the AWS compliance team in determining the strategic direction of the various AWS compliance programs based on customer interaction and demonstrative metrics.Be and remain connected with industry trends throughout the world as it relates to industry regulations and requirements.About the teamThe Worldwide Specialist Organization (WWSO) works backwards from customers to build and execute go-to-market plans that turn AWS ideas into multi-billion-dollar businesses, and pride themselves on thinking big, delivering exceptional results for our customers, and working across AWS as #OneTeam
Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform
We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Mentorship& 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, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony
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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
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You may also reach them directly by visiting please qualifications- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting experience in applications or infrastructures- 8+ years within specific technology domain areas (e.g
software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics)- 7+ years of experience in the design, implementation and operation of complex systems- 5+ years of experience in an information security or compliance role- 1+ years experience with the cloud computing business model- 1+ years experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, HIPAA- 3+ years of hands on experience deploying or supporting data encryption technologiesPreferred qualification - Experience in developing and delivering cyber security and technology strategy across many different industry sectors- Experience working internationally and being able to confidently traverse different corporate cultures- Deep understanding of cloud computing- Demonstration of innovative security, resilience and compliance approaches to solve complex security, resilience and compliance challenges- Experience and proficiency in public speaking and can hold own in senior-level presentations and discussions- Experience defining security, resilience and compliance strategies, and ensuring that committed outcomes are delivered on schedule- A degree in computer science, MIS, engineering or related discipline, and relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISA/M, CIPP/CIPM/CIPT)- Experience in directly supporting public sector customers- Experience in a customer-facing, sales-aligned role such as consultant, solutions engineer or solutions architect.- Experience in directly supporting public sector customers- A background working in a regulated industry such as financial services, healthcare, or defense- Experience working with IT and Security leadership to articulate identity and security strategies and plans- Hands-on experience with Amazon Web ServicesAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status
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The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/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
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