Principal Technical Program Manager, Kuiper Security

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

This role is open for the Alexandria, VA location.

The Principal Technical Program Manager in Project Kuiper's Security team will drive the development and assurance of world-class cyber and information security throughout Kuiper's infrastructure and technology. This role is at the forefront of delivering highly secure space and terrestrial broadband telecommunication services for consumer, enterprise, telecom, transportation and government customers around the world.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on security expert who thrives in the face of ambiguity, and has a proven track record of delivering high-impact cross-functional goals. In this role, they will establish and lead ongoing projects and programs focused on protecting customer information, preventing unauthorized access to Kuiper assets and resources, proactively identifying and mitigating threats, translating customer needs into technical requirements, maintaining compliance with global regulatory and legal regimes, preventing malicious or fraudulent behavior, and more.

The ideal candidate has broad and deep technical knowledge, ranging from hardware, through front-end UIs through to back-end systems and all points in between. They will have material software design and implementation experience, strong knowledge of data networking and understand modern operating systems.

Key job responsibilities
Identify functional and technical security requirements by partnering with product, engineering and other internal security teams

Analyze the security of devices, applications and services to identify security risks and mitigations, and quickly react to new threat scenarios

Work closely with hardware and software engineers to build secure solutions that meet customer needs

Create controls and mechanisms to drive adoption and iterative improvement of security capabilities throughout Kuiper's technology and infrastructure

Drive execution and maintain alignment through creating program management structure and engagement with engineers, leaders and executives

Basic Qualifications

- 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

- 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience in hands-on work managing complex technology projects

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $159,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.