Classified Material Custodian (Security Clearance required)

Company: Amazon Web Services
Location: Aurora
Posted on: December 5, 2019

Job Description:

DESCRIPTIONOverviewAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world. AWS runs a globally distributed environment, operating at massive levels AWS---s multi-tenant infrastructure. Governmental organizations are also looking to and depending on AWS for cloud solutions and services.AWS is looking for a Classified Material Custodian to support the AWS Infrastructure Operations (Infra-Ops) team in maintaining a sound security posture for US Intelligence Community (USIC) Cloud technologies and activities. As a member of the Infra-Ops team, the candidate will be responsible for receipt, issue, safeguarding, accounting, and when necessary the destruction of classified material in accordance with US Government security standards.The ideal candidate will bring physical security, project management, process creation and improvement, and auditing skills to this position. In addition, the candidate will assist in the development and implementation of related security procedures and training for handling classified material. Critical thinking, process improvement, and independent problem solving will be key in this role.Exceptional communication skills are paramount. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator both written and verbally, and will lead multi-discipline, process improvement project initiatives. The candidate should possess the ability to work independently to continuously improve material handling and preemptively identify and mitigate risks. The right candidate for this role will also have basic familiarity with computer hardware.Among Other Duties, the Information Security Material Custodian Will:--- Manage the Infra-Ops classified material program to ensure procedures are developed and operated in accordance with internal and customer security policies and practices.--- Develop, track, and report on key program performance metrics.--- Continuously monitor processes and drive improvements in efficiency and quality of our security programs.--- Develop, communicate, and maintain project roadmaps.--- Provide training and awareness to employees for materials handling, reporting requirements, accountability, and destruction procedures.--- Map current processes and procedures to establish baselines and recommend areas for process improvements.--- Effectively prioritize and execute tasks.--- Be self-motivated, able to work with minimal day-to-day guidance and have the ability to own problems through to resolution--- Responsible for the maintenance of up-to-date records and the submission of all required accounting reports.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS--- Candidate must have working knowledge of project management--- Candidate must display knowledge of regulations, directives, processes and procedures for the control of highly classified materials.--- Candidate must be able to design and document processes and be able to apply continuous improvement methodology to them--- Candidate must have experience developing and monitoring audit mechanisms--- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in cramped and/or elevated locations.This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS-- 3+ years of working knowledge of regulations, directives, processes and procedures for the control of highly classified materials--- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic environment that changes daily--- Working knowledge in program and project management, planning, and development tools. PMP certification is a plus--- Experience in creation of detailed process maps and success implementing a continuous improvement program--- Detailed understanding of data communication and telecommunication technology.--- Strong understanding of U.S. federal IT security mandates, security standards and compliance for national security mission systems operating in a multi-tenant infrastructure/platform as a service environment.Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer --- Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

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