Acs Prototype Security Beta Security Manager, Prototype Security

Amazon Corporate Security's (ACS) Prototype Security team is searching for a Beta Security Manager who is able to develop, implement and lead security projects and programs to support Amazon's prototype device trials teams. This position will provide IP Protection strategic guidance to teams that conduct pre-release consumer electronic device beta testing. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.
This role will have a global reach and to ensure consistent IP Protection & confidentiality programs are provided and implemented to prototype testing projects. In this position, the Prototype Security Beta Security Manager will have regular engagement with testing program teams to create and foster an engagement model to minimize disclosure and ensure confidentiality of prototype devices. To be successful in this position, the Prototype Security Beta Security Manager must have the ability to learn Amazon's prototype testing process and build strong relationships with key business teams, develop and innovate solutions to enable automation of manual data entry processes, and have a solid understanding of data collection methods and metrics analysis to leverage data collected to inform programmatic needs and policy direction.
This position will report to the Prototype Security IP Protection Sr. Manager.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage a team that performs Beta trial risk evaluations to provide program stakeholders with an IP Protection executive summary highlighting overall risks and threats to the beta test being conducted.
• Facilitate discussion and implementation of security strategy among project stakeholders across the stakeholder groups.
• Communicate, internally and externally, Prototype Security guidance and ensure that guidance is properly implemented.
• Serve as the primary Prototype Security point of contact for testing teams that support specific product lines.
• Serve as the primary Prototype Security partner to prototype distribution ops teams.
• Serve as the subject matter security expert to internal business stakeholders on IP Protection, confidentiality, and prototype testing stages of product development.
• Work cross functionally with peers in Legal, Hardware, Supply Chain Ops, Trade & Compliance, EHS, and Security to establish scalable Prototype Security standards.
• Represent Prototype Security and provide IP risk guidance in critical business review, core team, and all hands meetings.
• Work collaboratively with team members to determine strategic direction for the larger Prototype Security team.
• Conduct site security audits at 3rd party partner sites (as assigned), key distribution or supply chain partners and tracking to closure of any associated action items
• Respond to crisis, emergency and/or disaster recovery issues that have impact on prototype development.
• Support Business Continuity planning and process implementation for product teams and Prototype Security team
• Develop and implement security contract language to enhance and support the security of Amazon's IP and device testing development.
• Assist in the development of Prototype Security awareness materials to include online training modules, and be willing to deploy and conduct in person training sessions, employee outreach events, educational posters and handout material
• Actively evaluate, analyze, and use metrics collected to proactively inform programmatic needs and policy decisions
• Assist in the development, drafting and publication of policies and standards related to the global Prototype Security program
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 3+ years working within a hardware organization
• 5+ years experience in managing Risk or IP Protection
• BA/BS or 6+ years of professional experience
• Ability to work in an in-office environment
• Ability to travel (10-30% of the time)
• Well versed in product testing process
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Intelligence, Security Management, Business Administration, or related security industry degree
• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, MBA or related security industry or program management degree
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
• Corporate experience in IP Protection, supply chain security, privacy protection, and field test engineering
• Demonstrated maturity, judgment, negotiation/influence skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills
• Well versed in the use of Microsoft Office tools
• 5+ years of security experience managing global security programs
• Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of leadership involving both business and technical sides of the business
• Understanding of statistics and how data is used to inform policies and procedures
• Experience supporting a global program
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to dive deep into issues and do the work yourself if additional staffing is not available
• CPP, CISM, or PMP Certification
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,400/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.