Sr. Industry Specialist, Regulations Tech & Assurance

Company: Amazon
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

The Sr. Industry Specialist will be focused on driving and implementing Amazon control framework, providing the foundation for all Amazon security teams to point to a single source of truth to meet security compliance obligations. This role will help establish automation requirements for control monitoring as well as support onboarding of new customers to the Amazon control framework. Key job responsibilities - Contribute to the continuous evolution of the Amazon Control Framework, including developing and maintaining the control library, create control lifecycle processes, ensure appropriate mappings to industry standards, amazon policies and standards - Work with control owners, compliance, GRC product teams to strategize on automation strategy for evidence collection and continuous control monitoring - Identify compliance shift-left security controls and partner with engineering to embed automated guardrails directly into the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines - Develop functional and technical requirements for automated control monitoring - Proactively look for areas of improvement and provide value added advice and insight on process and controls improvements, policy and standards changes and drive continuous advancement of compliance automation capabilities - Develop and maintain a framework that enables various Amazon business units/teams to meet business objectives and legal/regulatory requirements using a central framework. - Develop measurements and metrics of the program to report up to executive management About the team Joining the Regulations Tech & Assurance team provides the unique challenge and opportunity to solve security issues across a diverse set of global businesses. The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary project management capabilities, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating reliable, maintainable, and secure solutions. The candidate should be open to new challenges, proficient at multi-tasking, innovative, self-directed, and a great team player. Candidates should drive continuous process improvement and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business and security teams to solve problems and implement solutions. About Amazon Security 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent technology experience - 8 years of relevant industry experience, including assurance and technology compliance. - Skilled in risk management, Information security controls and making complex business/risk trade-off recommendations and decisions. - Technical knowledge and familiarity with information security standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27k, SOC 2, NIST 800-171, PCI etc. - Experience with GRC tools (Ex. ServiceNow) - Related security control and compliance experience in various frameworks including: HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, GLBA, ISO, NIST, etc. - CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPP, CEH and/or other comparable security controls or audit certifications preferred. - Experience with service-oriented architectures and web services security. 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, TX, Austin - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually

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