Security Communications Specialist, AWS Security Messaging, AWS Security Messaging
Amazon · US, WA, Seattle · Project/Program/Product Management--Non-Tech
mid
marketing
Communications Manager
ic
· Posted Mar 16, 2026
$76,600 – $134,000
USD per year
AI Summary
Lead strategic security communications for AWS, translating complex technical concepts into customer-appropriate messages. Manage security messaging workflows, drive process improvements using AI/automation, and coordinate with incident response and leadership teams on time-sensitive communications.
The AWS Security Messaging team is seeking a high-judgment, high-performing individual to lead strategic communication initiatives for the largest cloud provider in the world. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, passion for incorporating AI and automation into their workflows, security fundamentals and public communications experience, as well as stakeholder management and influence skills.
This is a highly visible team, involved in curation, management and approval of time sensitive security communications for external AWS customers, working alongside Security Incident Response Teams, engaging with Senior Security and Business Leadership, and advocating for the best for our AWS customers. The Security Communications PM owns the communication strategy and lifecycle, drives process improvement, and bolsters the maturity of the program. A successful candidate considers business and brand risk when making recommendations, efficiently produces quality deliverables, proactively removes roadblocks, and handles competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Advises on communications strategy, managing unpredictable issues and addressing blockers
- Translates complex technical concepts into digestible, audience-appropriate messages
- Successfully aggregates data from multiple sources to enable effective decision making
- Drives continuous improvement by embracing new strategies, tools, and processes
- Regularly tracks, analyzes and reports on progress against goals, and overall program health for team business reviews and reports
- Continuously identifies opportunities to optimize and enhance the Security Messaging workflow through AI, automation and simplified solutions
A day in the life
On any given day you will be involved in working through a queue of security messaging requests, engaging with incident responders and vulnerability management experts, driving discussions with service teams and security leadership. This is a highly visible role where you have the opportunity to deliver impact through accurate, quality security communications for our customers.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS 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 Amazon’s 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 AWS Security, it’s 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.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
- 3+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- 5+ years working in an information technology, cloud computing and/or information security environment
- Actively experimenting with GenAI tools to enhance the communications workflow
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, VA, Arlington - 76,600.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 76,600.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually
This is a highly visible team, involved in curation, management and approval of time sensitive security communications for external AWS customers, working alongside Security Incident Response Teams, engaging with Senior Security and Business Leadership, and advocating for the best for our AWS customers. The Security Communications PM owns the communication strategy and lifecycle, drives process improvement, and bolsters the maturity of the program. A successful candidate considers business and brand risk when making recommendations, efficiently produces quality deliverables, proactively removes roadblocks, and handles competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Advises on communications strategy, managing unpredictable issues and addressing blockers
- Translates complex technical concepts into digestible, audience-appropriate messages
- Successfully aggregates data from multiple sources to enable effective decision making
- Drives continuous improvement by embracing new strategies, tools, and processes
- Regularly tracks, analyzes and reports on progress against goals, and overall program health for team business reviews and reports
- Continuously identifies opportunities to optimize and enhance the Security Messaging workflow through AI, automation and simplified solutions
A day in the life
On any given day you will be involved in working through a queue of security messaging requests, engaging with incident responders and vulnerability management experts, driving discussions with service teams and security leadership. This is a highly visible role where you have the opportunity to deliver impact through accurate, quality security communications for our customers.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS 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 Amazon’s 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 AWS Security, it’s 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.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree- 3+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- 5+ years working in an information technology, cloud computing and/or information security environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Security Incident Response processes, experience of drafting security communications, reactive security communications, proactive security communications- Actively experimenting with GenAI tools to enhance the communications workflow
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Arlington - 76,600.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 76,600.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually