Amazon.com Services LLC

Technology

SecurityEngineer

$159–202k Redmond, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Security Engineer at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Satellite security, Broadband security, Security engineering, Product security. Establish product-specific security bar. Establish threat models”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting systems issues; Analyzing logs; Root cause analysis; Security problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, Lawfully admitted refugee, Granted asylum

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++, 2+ years scripting, programming, security code review, 2+ years troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, automating tasks, Bachelor's degree in STEM or IT Security experience, Knowledge of security vulnerabilities and remediation

Nice to Have

2+ years threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, cryptography, system administration, network security, Experience with AWS products and services, Experience performing security activities across SDLC phases

What You'll Do.

Establish product-specific security bar

Establish threat models

Establish security priorities

Identify design defects

Identify implementation defects

Provide consultation on security decisions

Collaborate to define security priorities

Act as trusted advisor

Provide direction for security

Measure org's security execution

Guide teams towards secure products

Assess technical debt

Provide strategic direction

Address vulnerabilities

Lead burn down of risk

Guide teams towards secure solutions

Invent secure-by-default solutions

Propose secure-by-default solutions

Leverage automation support

Advocate for new testing tools

Advocate for detection mechanisms

Understand build processes

Ensure use of security linting

Ensure use of static analysis tools

Help find security solutions

Reduce security costs

Instill security culture

Assist in scoping penetration tests

Deep-dive on engagements

Investigate emerging security issues

Root cause security issues

Devise prevention mechanisms

Propose security vision

Deliver security protecting customers

Hack bleeding edge tech

Evaluate org performance

Identify architectural defects

Propose new security initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Builder teams; Automation teams; Red Teams

Full Job Description

Project Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Have you wanted an opportunity to secure an advanced satellite based broadband telecom service? The Leo Security team owns the security of product and operations of Project Leo end-to-end. We provide the necessary infrastructure and mechanisms to ensure the security of our satellite constellation and to protect the integrity and confidentiality of our customer data. Our team drives the research & development, deployment and operation of several mission-critical security systems and mechanisms. You will work in a start-up like environment, backed by Amazon’s infrastructure to bootstrap security mechanisms, and help instill the security culture in the organization. Export Control Requirement Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Key job responsibilities You will be responsible for establishing product-specific security bar, threat models, and security priorities. These will aide builders in ensuring consistent security execution across the business. You’ll identify design & implementation defects. You'll support product development processes by providing consultation services on difficult security decisions. You will collaborate with business leaders to define security priorities. You will support product leaders by acting as a trusted advisor. You will support leaders by providing them with direction that makes security easy. You will help leaders measure their org's security execution. You'll guide teams towards outcomes that produce products that safely handle customer data. You will collaborate with builder teams to assess technical debt and risk. You will provide s

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