Amazon Security Industry Specialist Governance 

United States, Texas, Arlington 

116411306

Key job responsibilities
* Interpret and comprehend Information Security policies and provide the necessary consultation in a time-bound manner
* Support policy modernization efforts to enhance user experience and comprehension
* Able to understand the business, security context, and downstream system impacts to classify data elements effectively.
* Guide stakeholders on applying data handling control requirements. Identify improvements to governance routines* Understand the Business Information Security Risk and provide the required data classification and policy consultation. Identify the problem area and provide scalable solutions in the Information Security Policy space.
* Demonstrate the ability to provide structured and creative thinking in a dynamic, evolving, multi-team-based environment; demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of management, building trust across the organization; demonstrate discretion with sensitive information.
* Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while driving teams to complete goals.
* Understand and manage cross-functional requirements to translate them into an optimal solution. Be comfortable with hands-on day-to-day problem solving and implementing quick and effective action plans to meet short- and long-term priorities.A day in the life

* Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Math, statistics, or related discipline, or equivalent technology experience
* Minimum of 5 years of industry experience with a proven track record of Information Security and Risk management
* 5+ years working in a Security and Technology compliance role with a solid grasp of Risk, Governance, and security fundamentals
* 3+ years of experience in consulting and managing Information Security Risk, Policy, and Governance projects
* Knowledge of information Information Security Risk and Governance methodologies

* Possess an understanding of core information security principles and associated risk management principles.
* Experience in generating automated metrics to measure IT security effectiveness and consistency
* Data classification and governance experience