Security Assurance Engineer II, Kuiper Security
Description For Security Assurance Engineer II, Kuiper Security
Project Kuiper, an ambitious Amazon initiative, is revolutionizing global connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. As a Security Assurance Engineer II, you'll join the Kuiper External Security Assurance team, playing a crucial role in securing this innovative space technology venture.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of space technology and cybersecurity, ensuring the security of a system that will provide high-speed broadband to underserved communities worldwide. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing security policies, conducting threat assessments, and working with cross-functional teams to maintain robust security standards.
The role requires a strong background in security engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in areas such as threat modeling, secure coding, and network security. You'll need to demonstrate excellent technical skills, including knowledge of networking protocols and programming languages like Python and Java. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, plus additional benefits including equity and comprehensive medical coverage.
Working at Amazon's Project Kuiper means joining a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in satellite technology while maintaining the highest security standards. You'll collaborate with world-class technical leaders and have the opportunity to influence security practices across the entire supply chain. The role requires a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to export control requirements, and you'll be based in either Sunnyvale, CA or Seattle, WA.
This is an ideal position for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact on a project that will transform global connectivity while working with cutting-edge technology in the space sector. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, customer obsession, and security excellence, with the opportunity to shape the security framework of a growing space technology initiative.
Responsibilities For Security Assurance Engineer II, Kuiper Security
- Collaborate with product teams to develop new features and mechanisms with an eye on security
- Influence decision-makers and stakeholders to achieve a consistently high security bar
- Assess and contextualize security risk across Kuiper's technology, services and applications
- Ensure security issues are treated with appropriate urgency
- Develop, interpret, and implement security policies and procedures
- Provide guidance on supply chain security practices
- Drive best security practices through the Kuiper supply chain
- Participate in setting vision and objectives for team's work
Requirements For Security Assurance Engineer II, Kuiper Security
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, authentication, software development, cryptography, or network security
- Knowledge of networking protocols (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP)
- Ability to engage autonomously with product owners to resolve security problems
- Ability to weigh security and business risk trade-offs
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or admitted refugee due to export control laws
Benefits For Security Assurance Engineer II, Kuiper Security
- Competitive base pay
- Equity
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
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