COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

About the role

Are you skilled at helping customers address their program requirements? Do you want to learn the very latest in cloud web services technologies and securely apply them to some of the most interesting computing workloads in the world? At AWS, we are hiring a Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian/Officer to help manage and continue to develop the COMSEC Program. This role involves managing multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts across the United States, continuous engagement with partners and vendors, and up to 15% travel. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally, including on‑site troubleshooting, network deployment, regular keying and inventorying of devices, and administrative tasks for account compliance.
• Appoint and train partner teams to support ad‑hoc requirements.
• Update AWS policy doctrine to ensure compliance with overarching customer requirements.
• Vigorously audit individual accounts and review proposed new programs requiring COMSEC to ensure program security.
• Advise management and mission partners on current and planned COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
• Maintain liaison with government customers and COMSEC vendors to provide advice, guidance, and exchange information regarding COMSEC standards and policies.
• Serve as a COMSEC subject‑matter expert on government inter‑agency working groups, committees, and task forces.
• Maintain 100% accountability of all accountable COMSEC items.
• Provide support and oversight over multiple COMSEC accounts and sub‑accounts across multiple sites.
• Develop and update operating procedures and Emergency Action Plans (EAP) based on site, equipment, and mission partners.
• Conduct semi‑annual COMSEC and EAP training per site for all AWS custodians.
• Perform backups, system upgrades, reconciliations, and inventories of COMSEC material.
• Maintain all COMSEC account and sub‑account file plans as instructed per mission partner.
• Use and maintain common fill devices (KIK, SKL, SDS) and prepare/ship COMSEC material per mission partner policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers/stakeholders to support information security programs.

About the team

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Our organization creates and maintains a high bar for security across all Amazon products and services, offering security professionals opportunities to work across cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

We foster an inclusive team culture that emphasizes curiosity, continuous learning, and DEI events. Diverse ideas, perspectives, and voices are celebrated to tackle the toughest security challenges.

Training and career growth are supported through knowledge‑sharing, training programs, and resources that help you become a well‑rounded professional.

Work‑life balance is a priority; flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture to ensure success at work does not come at the expense of home life.

Basic qualifications

• 1+ years of network and operating system support, or 2+ years of professional or military experience.
• Current, active U.S. Government security clearance of TS/SCI with polygraph.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience communicating across technical and non‑technical audiences, including executive‑level stakeholders.
• Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies.
• 1+ years COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian.
• Experience with various Type 1 cryptographic devices, keys, and loaders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of the compensation package.

Pay

Base salary range: $95,300 – $166,900 USD annually (final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and location).