International Certifications Specialist, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

About the Role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an International Certifications Specialist, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance to lead the implementation of a compliance-focused hardware certification program for global data center hardware. This critical program supports AWS's product compliance function, covering hundreds of internal use data center and customer-focused hardware products. The scope includes global certifications for product safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio frequency (RF), energy efficiency, and restricted substances. The specialist will develop and implement defensible certification strategies, partner with suppliers to deploy these strategies, and manage the end-to-end global certification status throughout the product lifecycle. This role interfaces with compliance engineering, hardware development, business teams, supply chain, logistics, equipment suppliers, third-party test labs, and certification agencies.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Compliance Operations, this position is part of the product compliance function within AWS’s Global Trade and Product Compliance (GTPC) team. GTPC ensures that all equipment procured for AWS data centers and equipment sold to customers meet global regulatory requirements.

AWS is a leader in cloud-based services, including AI/ML, compute, storage, databases, networking, and enterprise applications, enabling organizations to innovate rapidly, reduce IT costs, and scale effectively. You will join a dynamic business within Amazon.com, one of the world's fastest-growing and evolving companies, working with an exceptionally talented and innovative team. GTPC is vital for ensuring compliant import/export of infrastructure equipment across AWS's global operations, including all product certification and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of a compliance-focused hardware certifications program.
• Build programs for sustained operational execution and cultivate strong stakeholder relationships.
• Collect, validate, and evidence compliance at both product and country levels across a diverse hardware portfolio.
• Provide real-time compliance status of equipment to key business partners.
• Manage relationships with test labs and certification agencies, including contracting and budget oversight.
• Track certification expiration dates and manage the timely renewal of certifications.
• Design and drive scalable processes within a Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure consistent compliance with global product regulatory requirements.
• Partner with key stakeholders to define program strategy, project plans, and manage technology implementations.

About The Team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the listed qualifications and skills, we encourage candidates to apply. Whether your career is just starting, has taken an unconventional path, or includes alternative experiences, do not hesitate to apply.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is fundamental to maintaining customer trust and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for setting and upholding a high standard for security across all Amazon products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to gain experience in diverse areas such as cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, we are inherently curious and committed to continuous learning. Ongoing DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) events and learning experiences inspire us to keep learning and embrace our unique qualities. Addressing the most challenging security issues requires us to actively seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

We are constantly raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. Therefore, you will find abundant knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We champion work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home. This is why flexible work hours and arrangements are integral to our culture. When we feel supported both in the workplace and at home, there are no limits to what we can achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience implementing scalable compliance solutions (technology, procedures, processes, etc.) in a regulated environment.
• Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems.
• Experience managing project delivery.
• Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience in technical support, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

Key skills/competency

• Compliance Management
• Hardware Certification
• Regulatory Affairs
• Product Safety
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Radio Frequency (RF) Compliance
• Energy Efficiency Regulations
• Restricted Substances Compliance
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Global Trade Compliance