Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney with a strong regulatory and compliance background to support Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s fastest growing technology companies. AWS provides state-of-the-art cloud computing services and IT infrastructure trusted by millions of customers around the world - including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies. To learn more about AWS, visit https://aws.amazon.com.

This role will advise and support teams dedicated to security, compliance and risk management of AWS infrastructure. Initially, this role will focus primarily on AWS offerings for AWS customers (including government agencies with a national security and/or defense mission) that need specialized security and connectivity solutions for cloud services. You will advise senior leadership on strategic matters related to, and be responsible for regulatory matters associated with, hardware, technology, and facilities used to support those specialized security solutions. This role is part of a team responsible for counseling AWS on security and risk management of AWS infrastructure, including supply chain, hardware devices, firmware, and other related matters. You’ll help chart long term strategy for protecting the infrastructure of AWS, and work closely with security, risk management, public policy, and outside counsel to understand, anticipate and articulate the requirements and regulations applicable to AWS infrastructure around the world.

Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world’s most recognized and dynamic brands. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, and enjoy working hard, being challenged, and working in a fun, team-oriented environment. They must also demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Key job responsibilities
- Providing advice on regulations concerning the design, development, manufacture, procurement, distribution, use and disposition of NSA-certified encryption, cross domain solutions, and other regulated technologies to enable classified communications
- Providing compliance-related legal support for construction, procurement and global operations for AWS Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities globally
- Monitoring and advising the business of upcoming regulatory changes related to those topics
- Formulating, implementing, and maintaining applicable regulatory compliance policies and processes.