Security Engineer

Global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$136,000 - $212,800
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity
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Description For Security Engineer

Amazon's security automation team is seeking passionate and innovative security engineers to strengthen their customer security initiatives. This role focuses on enabling security practitioners to proactively identify potential risks across Amazon's vast infrastructure. As a Security Engineer, you'll join a specialized team building and scaling security tooling to identify internal risks at scale. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with large security-relevant datasets, develop automated security scanners, and perform crucial vulnerability assessments.

The role combines technical expertise in security with software development, requiring skills in programming languages like Python, Java, or Go, along with deep knowledge of networking protocols and security best practices. You'll be instrumental in designing and implementing security solutions that protect Amazon's extensive infrastructure and customer base.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage. The role provides excellent growth opportunities within Amazon's security ecosystem, working with cutting-edge technology and addressing complex security challenges at scale.

Working in a dynamic environment, you'll collaborate with skilled security professionals, contribute to critical security infrastructure, and help shape the future of security automation at one of the world's leading technology companies. This role is perfect for security professionals who are passionate about automation, scalable solutions, and maintaining the highest standards of security practices.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer

  • Querying, analyzing and reporting on large security-relevant data sets
  • Building and operating automated security scanners
  • Performing vulnerability and impact assessments
  • Designing and implementing security solutions
  • Identifying internal security risks at scale

Requirements For Security Engineer

Python
Java
Go
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience
  • Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
  • 3+ years of threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration or network security experience

Benefits For Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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