Description

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), Security is our highest priority. The AWS Security Assurance team is responsible for demonstrating the security controls of services offered by AWS. At our scale, we invent new ways to provide the highest level of assurance to our most security conscious customers.

Our team works closely with customers across industries and their auditors and regulatory agencies to understand the security shift from on-premise to the cloud, security of the cloud and customer capabilities in the cloud. Our Security Assurance specialists ensure that AWS can meet customers audit, assurance, and regulatory expectations.

We are looking for detail-oriented and passionate candidates to join our growing team of audit specialists, where you will develop foundational expertise in cloud security assurance. You will support audit evidence collection and contribute to defined audit programs across Asia-Pacific.

You should have a strong interest in geo politics, developing audit skills, developing regulatory analysis skills, and learning about technology. We expect team members and management alike to take a high degree of ownership for their program, vision and execution. You will have an opportunity to work directly with most divisions across AWS as we build the tools and evidence needed to demonstrate assurance for our customers. The skills you will learn will help bridge security, technology, and compliance across AWS in Asia Pacific.

You are someone who can prioritize well, communicate early and clearly, and will be able to demonstrate track record of delivering both personally and through your peers.

Key job responsibilities

Collect, organize, and deliver audit evidence for defined assurance programs focused on Asia-Pacific geographies, under the guidance of senior team members.
Support the development and maintenance of mappings between AWS controls and audit evidence, contributing to evidence collection automation initiatives led by the team.
Develop working knowledge of the Amazon control environment, including security activities and control implementations, applying this understanding to assigned audit and evidence collection activities
Build foundational understanding of regulated industry compliance requirements relevant to assigned programs, and support communication of how AWS control activities address specific regulatory obligations
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and documentation related to audit evidence collection and compliance activities
Track and manage project milestones, identify blockers, and escalate issues appropriately to ensure timely delivery of audit and compliance activities
Apply risk management best practices and methodologies to assigned compliance and audit activities, understanding risk thresholds and taking appropriate actions when thresholds are exceeded
Produce clear and concise written documentation including audit results, status reports, and escalation summaries for review by team leads and managers
Promote a culture of compliance within the team by staying current on relevant regulations and best practices applicable to assigned audit programs

About The Team

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

In AWS 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.

Mentorship and 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.

Basic Qualifications

Experience with MS Office, MS Excel, and data retrieval languages
Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
Bachelors degree or 3 years of industry experience in data collection and data entry

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with or having knowledge of cloud computing and existing cloud technologies
Experience in handling internal & external audits

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company - Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited (Singapore)

Job ID: A10464699

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