UAE Security Assurance Country Lead UAE Nationals only MENAT Compliance Security Assurance Team

Amazon obsesses over customers and delivering secure cloud solutions for customers is our priority. We are looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in Security Assurance and Compliance to help shape and drive AWSs cybersecurity strategy in the UAE. This role will focus on enabling public sector and regulated industries to securely adopt cloud services while meeting national cybersecurity requirements and regulations.

This key position requires specialized experience in cybersecurity governance risk management and compliance frameworks with particular emphasis on enabling regulated customers to meet their security and compliance requirements in the cloud. The position will have high visibility at the most senior levels of government agencies and institutions including frequent interaction with the Regulators CISOs CTOs their staffs and AWS senior leadership.

As part of the AWS Compliance and Security Assurance team you will act as the primary Security Assurance interface into the UAE for regulated sectors foster key relationships with cybersecurity regulators interpret the impacts of security policy changes and track and report on industry cybersecurity trends.

Ability to investigate and analyse technical and regulatory issues.
Demonstrated ability to achieve ambitious goals in a highly innovative and fastpaced environment with multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent communication with peers and nontechnical stakeholders.
Experience managing projects through completion across multiple areas of ownership and delivering consistently on schedule.
Excellent leadership teamwork and collaboration skills. This position will require some local and international travel.

**Successful applicants must be UAE nationals.**

Key job responsibilities
The Security Assurance Country Lead will drive AWSs cybersecurity compliance strategy in the UAE serving as the primary interface with the UAE Cyber Security Council and regulatory bodies. This role will provide strategic guidance on regulatory requirements and shape security and compliance frameworks for regulated workloads.

The position requires deep engagement with regulatory authorities on cybersecurity matters interpreting and advising on national cybersecurity policies and regulations.

You will drive compliance with UAE Cyber Security regulatory requirements while managing comprehensive security assurance programs for regulated industries. A crucial aspect of the role involves enabling customers and partners guiding them through security and compliance requirements for cloud adoption.

You will support public sector organizations in their cloud journey enhance partner security capabilities and drive security awareness and best practices across the ecosystem.

Success in this position requires strong stakeholder management skills building and maintaining relationships with key government stakeholders while collaborating effectively with internal AWS teams on security initiatives.

You will engage with industry bodies on cybersecurity matters and provide regular updates to senior leadership on security and compliance status.

A day in the life
You will interact with various levels across Amazon Web Services to manage the collection and communication of information. You will serve as the main point of contact and liaise with regulators. You will lead the strategic approach to the unique expectations of the regulator(s) report to Amazon leadership and manage the oversight of AWSs UAE Region.

About the team
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 Amazons 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 its 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. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on worklife harmony. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a betterrounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Management Cybersecurity Technology Policy or other related fields.
10 years of IT security audit compliance and/or relevant regulatory experience; management experience of 5 years
5 years experience working directly with senior government officials and executives on security compliance technology or related policy issues

Ability to investigate and analyze technical and regulatory issues.
Demonstrated ability to achieve ambitious goals in a highly innovative and fastpaced environment with multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent communication with peers and nontechnical stakeholders.
Experience managing projects through completion across multiple areas of ownership and delivering consistently on schedule.
Excellent leadership teamwork and collaboration skills.
Travel may be required.

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