Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect - Communications Development Services, Cds, AWS Wwso Prodapps Euc&Other

Join AWS as a Senior Security & Compliance Specialist, an autonomous and high-visibility role focused on guiding large customers through complex cloud security challenges. You will deliver strategic outcomes for security, resilience, and compliance on the AWS platform, with a specific alignment to AWS Wickr. This global position involves providing thought leadership and collaborating with sales, product marketing, and product management teams.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Lead strategic conversations on security, risk, and compliance with senior customer stakeholders, including CISOs and board members.
• Help customers integrate AWS security controls into their existing frameworks and achieve ongoing assurance over their security, resilience, and compliance needs.
• Direct AWS Solutions Architects, Sales, and Partner teams across multiple engagements to drive consistent advice and outcomes.
• Resolve complex security concerns and achieve security, resilience, and compliance outcomes through deep dives, strategic presentations, and hands-on demonstrations.
• Develop industry-leading, customer-facing security resources and build confidence to help customers respond to security incidents.
• Influence the strategic direction of AWS compliance programs based on customer interactions and market trends.
• Maintain strong relationships with key industry personnel and policymakers while staying connected to global industry regulations and requirements.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• 5+ years of professional or military experience.
• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting experience in applications or infrastructures.
• 8+ years within specific technology domain areas (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).
• 7+ years of experience in the design, implementation, and operation of complex systems.
• 5+ years of experience in an information security or compliance role.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services.
• *Preferred Qualifications:**
• Experience directly supporting public sector customers.
• Background in a customer-facing, sales-aligned role (e.g., consultant, solutions engineer, solutions architect).
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as financial services, healthcare, or defense.
• Ability to articulate identity and security strategies to IT and Security leadership.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing principles.
• Demonstrated innovative approaches to solve complex security, resilience, and compliance challenges.
• Proficiency in public speaking and senior-level presentations.
• Experience defining and ensuring delivery of security, resilience, and compliance strategies.
• A degree in computer science, MIS, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA/M, CIPP/CIPM/CIPT).
• *Compensation & Benefits:**
• The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year to $239,000/year, varying by market location and experience.
• Amazon offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including equity, sign-on payments, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
• AWS fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse experiences, continuous learning, mentorship, and work-life harmony.