Program Security Officer, US Dedicated Cloud Security

Program Security Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, delivering virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services worldwide, including the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). The AWS Security US ADC Security, Industrial Security & Compliance team is responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing Amazon’s National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

As a Program Security Officer supporting the AWS NISP, you will join a team of industry‑leading security experts working with the U.S. Government to operate and continuously improve industry‑leading security programs and processes in support of the IC Information Technology Enterprise. This role requires innovative thinking balanced with a strong customer obsession and a focus on quality and delivering results.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

• Provide comprehensive program security guidance concerning personnel, physical, operational, technical, information, industrial, counterintelligence, and computer security issues.
• Create, implement, communicate, and manage security requirements at a government accredited, while providing day‑to‑day multi‑discipline program security operations support.
• Proactively identify program and physical security requirements, problems, and sound solutions to successfully sustain and enhance the security of program execution.
• Maintain security hardware and systems employed onsite to meet government and AWS security requirements.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to heighten security awareness and engagement.
• Be willing to share on‑call rotations in support of alarms, security incidents, and critical service outages.

• 5+ years of experience in a Program Security Officer, Cognizant Program Security Officer, Security Specialist, or Security Manager role interpreting and implementing personnel, industrial, and physical security requirements.
• 2+ years of experience applying Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and government regulations for classified programs.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with physical security hardware, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Access Control Systems (ACS).
• Current active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data center security operations.
• FSO or CSSO certification or training.
• Experience managing secure facility construction projects meeting ICD 705 standards.
• Experience serving as a COMSEC Custodian or Alternate.

Location:

USA, TX, San Antonio
Annual salary range: $ – $ USD
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.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance), optional Supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and more. Learn more at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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