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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, delivering virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world to include the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). The AWS Security team is responsible managing security clearance activity for AWS employees supporting classified government programs. As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will join a team of industry-leading security experts working with the U.S. Government to operate and continuously improve industry-leading personnel security programs and processes. AWS Security requires innovative thinking balanced with a strong customer focus on quality and execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leading and supporting security programs, demonstrable program/project management experience, comprehensive knowledge of government clearance reporting requirements, and a deep understanding of government security programs and processes. You must obsess over internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in an environment where priorities shift extremely fast. You must be able to operate independently to manage security projects, continuously triage and prioritize accordingly, communicate clearly and compellingly. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Key job responsibilities Among other duties, the Personnel Security Specialist will: - Process employee reportable information in accordance with the AWS employee self-reporting program within US ADC Industrial Security, ensuring compliance with US government customers - Develop mechanisms and processes to improve data flow of reporting activity - Drive efficiencies for personnel security reporting programs across multiple customers and ensure security documentation, and files are maintained in accordance with US government requirements - Contribute to the development and evolution of personnel security reporting programs - Own development and enhancement of personnel security reporting programs, ensuring they are developed and operated in accordance with internal and customer security policies and practices - Monitor processes and drive improvements in efficiency and quality of our personnel security reporting programs - Interface regularly with AWS stakeholders and government customers to support clearance and reporting activities 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 Intelligence, Security Management, Business Administration, or analytical field - or 5 years of Security Specialist security experience. - 5+ years experience managing collateral, SCI and/or special access security programs. - 5+ years experience interpreting and enforcing security requirements of the NISPOM, ICD, ICPG, Executive Orders, and other Agency specific regulations as it pertains to personnel security. - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting multiple government agencies. - Demonstrated track record of growth and increasing responsibility that require maturity, judgment, negotiation, analytics, and influence skills. - Experience working closely with insider threat groups in support of investigations. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and can learn quickly. - Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive personnel security projects independently. 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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, delivering virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world to include the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). The AWS Security team is responsible managing security clearance activity for AWS employees supporting classified government programs. As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will join a team of industry-leading security experts working with the U.S. Government to operate and continuously improve industry-leading personnel security programs and processes. AWS Security requires innovative thinking balanced with a strong customer focus on quality and execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leading and supporting security programs, demonstrable program/project management experience, comprehensive knowledge of government clearance reporting requirements, and a deep understanding of government security programs and processes. You must obsess over internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in an environment where priorities shift extremely fast. You must be able to operate independently to manage security projects, continuously triage and prioritize accordingly, communicate clearly and compellingly. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Key job responsibilities Among other duties, the Personnel Security Specialist will: - Process employee reportable information in accordance with the AWS employee self-reporting program within US ADC Industrial Security, ensuring compliance with US government customers - Develop mechanisms and processes to improve data flow of reporting activity - Drive efficiencies for personnel security reporting programs across multiple customers and ensure security documentation, and files are maintained in accordance with US government requirements - Contribute to the development and evolution of personnel security reporting programs - Own development and enhancement of personnel security reporting programs, ensuring they are developed and operated in accordance with internal and customer security policies and practices - Monitor processes and drive improvements in efficiency and quality of our personnel security reporting programs - Interface regularly with AWS stakeholders and government customers to support clearance and reporting activities 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 Intelligence, Security Management, Business Administration, or analytical field - or 5 years of Security Specialist security experience. - 5+ years experience managing collateral, SCI and/or special access security programs. - 5+ years experience interpreting and enforcing security requirements of the NISPOM, ICD, ICPG, Executive Orders, and other Agency specific regulations as it pertains to personnel security. - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting multiple government agencies. - Demonstrated track record of growth and increasing responsibility that require maturity, judgment, negotiation, analytics, and influence skills. - Experience working closely with insider threat groups in support of investigations. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and can learn quickly. - Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive personnel security projects independently. 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.
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