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Security Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Seattle, WA 98164, US

Salary

$136,000 - $184,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • Amazon is seeking a Security Engineer to enhance the security of foundational compute and networking systems for AWS, including EC2, Nitro, and VPC.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience with web protocols, security attacks, and remediation techniques, along with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • The role involves designing security controls, providing architectural guidance, and collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security into applications from the outset.
  • The base salary for this position ranges from $136,000 to $184,000 annually, with additional compensation including sign-on payments and restricted stock units.
  • Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages all candidates, regardless of their background, to apply and contribute to a culture of inclusion and continuous learning.
We're looking for a Security Engineer to join the team that secures the foundational compute and networking systems powering AWS — the systems behind EC2, Nitro, EBS, VPC, and more.

You'll work directly with service teams across some of the most critical systems in cloud computing to find and fix security risks before they become problems. You will design security controls and provide architectural guidance for systems that operate at massive scale and underpin everything from generative AI workloads to the core cloud platform millions of customers depend on. You'll also work closely with fast-paced engineering teams to pioneer new ways of securing AI-first and AI-native development, shaping how security keeps up as the industry transforms.

Key job responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain automated security guardrails and paved paths that enable secure-by-default practices
- Engage early with development teams at the ideation and design stage to embed security into applications from the start, providing guidance on secure architecture and coding practices
- Build automated, continuous security assessment capabilities that replace manual security reviews and scale across our business unit
- Contribute code for security fixes and paved path solutions directly alongside developers, making the secure path the easy path
- Partner with developers to build scalable, self-service security tools that enable teams to identify and remediate security risks without bottlenecking on security teams
- Design and implement preventive and detective security controls that provide continuous assurance rather than point-in-time assessments
- Collaborate with security stakeholders to define and drive the long-term security strategy and participate in periodic on-call rotations to support security incidents
- Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate security assessments, automate threat detection, and drive innovation in how we secure systems at scale

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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 Amazon 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 Amazon 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: - 2+ years of web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship) experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent
- Experience solving basic problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings
- Experience using AI/ML tools and techniques to solve security problems

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, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually



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