Amazon Director Security AWS European Sovereign Cloud Assurance 

Germany, Berlin, Berlin 

120156426

Key job responsibilities
* Support the independent advisory governance structure that align with EU digital sovereignty requirements
* Oversee the implementation of technical controls ensuring data residency and operational independence
* Build and manage relationships with European security partners, customers and regulators.
* Engage and lead a team of security professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining security controls across the European Sovereign Cloud infrastructure
* Collaborate with AWS global security teams while maintaining operational independence
* Drive the security strategy and roadmap for the AWS European Sovereign CloudA day in the life
As the Director of Security, you will be a strategic leader focused on building and operating security capabilities that meet AWS European sovereignty requirements. Your day typically involves:* Collaborating with the Managing Director and European leadership team on security strategy and governance
* Engaging with European regulatory bodies and national cybersecurity authorities
* Reviewing and providing input on sovereign security architecture
* Participating in customer executive briefings to address security and sovereignty concerns
* Managing relationships with European security partners and vendors
* Driving continuous improvement of security operations and compliance programsThis position requires EU citizenship and residence, as it involves leadership of critical security operations for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. The role will be ideally be based in Germany, with regular travel throughout Europe.

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
* 10 + years managing and leading teams

* Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
* Experience working with European regulatory bodies and certification authorities
* Background in cloud security and compliance
* Deep understanding of EU data protection regulations and security frameworks
* Experience building and leading security operations centers
* Proven track record of building and leading large security organizations
* Fluency in English and at least one other major European language
* Experience with sovereign cloud implementations
* Strong understanding of EU digital sovereignty requirements
* Previous experience leading security organizations in regulated industries
* Track record of building security programs from the ground up
* Experience with multiple European markets and regulatory frameworks