What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certifications Specialist, AWS Product Compliance Infrastructure, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a senior compliance specialist to help drive implementation of a compliance-focused hardware certification program for data center hardware. This program will support AWS’s product compliance function covering hundreds of internal use data center and customer-focused hardware products. The program will encompass global certifications for product safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio frequency (RF), energy efficiency, and restricted substances. The certifications program will engage suppliers, track global certification status of products, collect, validate, and archive compliance documentation, and track expiration of certifications and obtain renewals. The certifications program will interface with the compliance engineering team, hardware development and business teams, supply chain and logistics, equipment suppliers, third party test labs and certification agencies, and regulatory bodies.
You will report to the Senior Manager, Product Compliance Infrastructure and be part of the product compliance function within AWS’s Global Trade and Product Compliance team (GTPC) that ensures that all equipment procured for use in AWS data centers, as well as equipment sold or provided to customers, satisfies global regulatory requirements.
AWS is at the forefront of providing a broad set of global cloud-based services including compute, storage, databases, networking, and enterprise applications, to help organizations move faster, lower IT costs, and scale. You will be a part of a dynamic business within Amazon.com, and one of the world’s fastest growing and evolving companies, with a team of exceptionally talented, bright and innovative people. GTPC is responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure equipment necessary to support the AWS services are imported/exported in a compliant manner across the multiple countries where AWS operates and will expand, including all product certification/safety regulations.
Key job responsibilities
1. Drive implementation of a compliance-focused hardware certifications program.
2. Build programs for sustained operational execution and build stakeholder relationships.
2. Collect, validate, and evidence of compliance at the product and country level across a large portfolio of hardware products. Provide real-time compliance status of equipment to key business partners.
3. Manage relationships with test labs and certification agencies, including contracting and budget.
4. Track certification expiration and manage renewal of certifications.
5. Design and drive scalable processes within a Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure consistent compliance with product regulatory requirements around the world.
6. Partner with key stakeholders to help define program strategy, project plans, and manage technology implementations.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon 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.
Training & Career Growth
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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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years’ experience with product compliance issues, preferably within a technology company.
- Knowledge of product certification processes and global market access requirements.
- Experience in large-scale project management roles, preferably in product regulatory compliance
- Experience working with test laboratories/certification bodies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing processes to meet internal control requirements in a QMS environment
- Experience integrating compliance processes into tools for greater efficiency
- Experience managing diverse set of stakeholders and working in ambiguous situations.
- Strong data-driven analytical skills, with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload in ambiguous environments
- Experience effectively articulating recommendations/conclusions both verbally and in written form
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $91,800 - $196,300
