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 US ADC Security team is responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing Amazon's National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and for operating the secure facilities that support it. This is a blended role that combines program security officer (PSO) duties with secure facility operations. Roughly 60% of the work is program security: owning the execution of multiple security disciplines in support of fast-moving classified operations and managing a wide array of projects designed to protect personnel, National Security Information, and critical infrastructure from insider and external threats. The remaining 40% is secure facility operations: leading daily facility operations, security, and continuity of operations (COOP) for accredited sites, and executing plans for the maintenance of critical infrastructure. This position requires innovative thinking balanced with a strong customer obsession and a focus on quality and delivering results. You must be able to operate independently, continuously triage and prioritize, communicate clearly and compellingly through concise written narratives, think big, and deliver exceptional results. You will develop mechanisms to work across diverse organizations and partner with stakeholders on strategic planning and projects. 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. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key job responsibilities Program security (approx. 60%) - Provide comprehensive program security guidance covering personnel, physical, operational, technical, information, industrial, counterintelligence, and computer security. - Create, implement, communicate, and manage security requirements at government-accredited facilities, while providing day-to-day multi-discipline program security operations support. - Proactively identify program and physical security requirements, problems, and sound solutions to sustain and enhance the security of program execution. - Maintain facility accreditations, and conduct security interviews and investigations related to security incidents with high judgment. - Develop and strengthen relationships with internal and external partners to heighten security awareness and engagement; maintain the security hardware and systems employed on-site to meet government and AWS requirements. Secure facility operations (approx. 40%) - Manage daily facility operations and customer requests; prioritize and execute tasks. - Develop plans and programs for facility maintenance of critical infrastructure, and ensure maintenance, alterations, and repairs are complete and correct. - Support and develop budgetary requirements for the operation and maintenance of the facility. - Serve as a primary coordinator of secured facility emergency actions and COOP planning; submit work orders, maintain area security, provide escorting when required, and develop and maintain facility operations procedures and blueprints. - Share on-call rotations in support of alarms, security incidents, and critical service outages (this position has after-hours on-call responsibilities), while creating mechanisms to improve processes. A day in the life Each day is different. We are looking for a motivated and driven professional who engages across teams and with the government to facilitate the best possible security program while keeping our accredited facilities running reliably. You will move between program security priorities and facility operations, troubleshooting issues, removing barriers, and coordinating with remote delivery teams and stakeholders. 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.