Subcontract Security Lead, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

Description

Application deadline: Oct 30, 2026

Amazon's Security team is looking for a Subcontract Security Lead to help stand up and run the industrial-security backbone of a U.S. Government program building a purpose-built, classified AI Factory. We are obsessed with protecting customer trust and with getting our partners cleared, compliant, and productive without slowing the mission. In this role you own the DD-254 lifecycle end to end: issuing and flowing down classification specifications to our subcontractors, verifying their security posture, and keeping cognizance across the full partner lifecycle. You will work shoulder to shoulder with program security officers, the CPSO, personnel security, and our Government counterparts to make sure every partner meets the same high bar we hold ourselves to. If you like being the person who makes classified partnerships actually work, this role is for you.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

• Issue, maintain, and track subcontractor DD-254s and verify security requirement flow-down to partners.

• Monitor subcontractor security compliance and coordinate self-inspections and corrective actions.

• Maintain access rosters, visit certifications, and need-to-know verification for subcontractor personnel.

• Coordinate with the Government PSO and prime security team on subcontractor security matters.

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

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.

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

• 3+ years of industrial/personnel security or subcontract security administration experience.

• Working knowledge of the NISPOM (32 CFR 117) and DD-254 administration.

• Experience maintaining security records and access rosters.

• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Government or IC contracts and OS&CI processes.

• Familiarity with the NSCM and ICD 704 personnel-security standards.

• FSO/CPSO or security certification (e.g., ISP, SFPC).

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CO, Denver - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, MD, Jessup - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually