Full-Time

Principal Risk Manager

Amazon

Amazon

10,001+ employees

Global online marketplace and cloud services

Compensation Overview

$172.8k - $214.5k/yr

+ Sign-on payments + RSUs

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Telecommuting permitted 25% of the time; 25% international and domestic travel.

Master's

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Required Skills
AWS

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Requirements
  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; seven years of experience in the job offered or as a Security Assessor, Risk Manager Engineer, Security Program Manager, or a related occupation; 60 months of experience performing information-security assessments and providing remediation recommendations; 48 months of experience with development and implementation of solutions for security risks identified across the organization; 36 months of experience in testing of security controls, identifying gaps, and calculating risks; 36 months of experience in reporting and executive presentations; Telecommuting permitted 25% of the time to engage effectively with stakeholders; Require 25% international and domestic travel.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for security assessments to identify, assess and report on critical gaps and risk to AWS systems; Lead the security assessment program performance, implementation, and reporting of top risks internally and externally; Engage with senior executives to increase program engagement and collaborate on risk-based decisions; Translate the organizational decentralized model to represent and qualify the security risk program; Support and lead enterprise processes in regulatory and compliance management; Prior experience in managing high-volume complex engagements and defining security system requirements for assessments.

Amazon operates a global e-commerce platform with a large online marketplace that connects consumers to both direct sales and third-party sellers across many product categories. It earns money from product sales and marketplace fees, Amazon Prime subscriptions, and AWS cloud services, plus a large Amazon Associates affiliate network. The platform combines fast shipping, streaming, cloud computing, and digital services to reach customers across numerous countries. Its goal is to be the world’s most customer-centric company by offering convenient access to a wide range of products and services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1994

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AWS revenue grew 36.7% in Q2 2026, driving 60% of operating income.
  • Amazon raised 2026 capex to $220 billion, signaling aggressive AI expansion.
  • Prime Video ads and sports inventory sold out, strengthening high-margin advertising growth.

What critics are saying

  • FTC Prime settlement forces $1.5 billion refunds and a $1 billion penalty.
  • October 2026 FTC monopoly trial threatens Amazon Marketplace pricing and seller rules.
  • Pecos County gas-powered AWS campus triggers climate backlash and permitting fights.

What makes Amazon unique

  • AWS backlog reached $496 billion, anchoring long-term enterprise demand.
  • Amazon pairs retail scale with ads, Prime Video, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Its logistics network and robotics stack compress delivery times across global commerce.

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Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
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