Amazon Sr Security Governance Specialist 

United States, Virginia 

914278767

Key job responsibilities- Support policy modernization efforts to enhance user experience and comprehension- Guide stakeholders on applying data handling control requirements. Identify solutions to improve 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.
- 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.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Math, statistics, or related discipline, or equivalent technology experience
- 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 knowledge in Risk, Governance, and security fundamentals
- 5+ years of consulting and managing Information Security Risk, Policy, and Governance projects
- Knowledge of 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