Program Security Officer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$102,000–$178,400 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $140k
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This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$181,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About Amazon Inc

Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

Amazon Inc currently has 457 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Program Security Officer

Program Security Officer, Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) joins the Industrial Security team to design, build, and implement security assurance and compliance programs. This role focuses on ensuring that classified operations meet National Industrial Security Program requirements and U.S. Government directives from the DoD and IC. You will execute security compliance processes across personnel, physical, and industrial security disciplines while managing the clearance lifecycle in DISS and NBIS. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments, managing SCIF accreditation under ICD 705 standards, and overseeing access control systems like alarm and CCTV programs. You will also lead investigations into security incidents and manage CUI data handling. The role requires expertise in NISPOM, DCSA review preparation, and internal process optimization to ensure the operational effectiveness of security controls across various accredited facilities and secure areas.

What you'll do

  • Execute security compliance processes for personnel, physical, and industrial security disciplines.
  • Design and implement security requirements for SCIFs and secure areas in accordance with ICD 705 standards.
  • Manage the clearance lifecycle including initiations, reinvestigations, and eligibility determinations in DISS/NBIS.
  • Prepare for and support DCSA security reviews, assessments, and vulnerability audits.
  • Conduct physical security vulnerability assessments and manage remediation tracking for accredited spaces.
  • Lead investigations into security incidents, violations, and classified disclosures while drafting required reports.
  • Safeguard and manage the handling, marking, and destruction of classified materials and CUI.
  • Develop and maintain security education, training, and awareness programs for internal teams.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance (polygraph preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience designing or implementing security assurance and compliance programs per NISP requirements and government directives.
  • Demonstrated expertise with the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and related government security compliance frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with governance, risk, and compliance functions including clearance lifecycle management in DISS/NBIS.
  • Experience scoping, negotiating, or executing government security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Experience working at systems integrators, industrial security companies, or government agencies.
  • Preferred certifications include SFPC, SAPPC, ISP, PSC, or Insider Threat Program certification.

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