Sr. Security Engineer, Kuiper Security
Description For Sr. Security Engineer, Kuiper Security
Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites, aimed at providing high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. As a Sr. Security Engineer on the Kuiper Security team, you'll play a crucial role in securing this revolutionary space technology project.
The position offers a unique blend of cutting-edge satellite technology and cybersecurity challenges. You'll be responsible for establishing security standards, threat modeling, and ensuring the protection of both the satellite constellation and customer data. Working in a startup-like environment backed by Amazon's robust infrastructure, you'll have the opportunity to shape security mechanisms from the ground up.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical work. You'll collaborate with business leaders to define security priorities, guide development teams in implementing secure-by-default solutions, and mentor others in security practices. Your expertise will be essential in assessing risks, conducting security assessments, and developing proactive security measures.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact on a project that will transform global connectivity. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology while helping to protect critical infrastructure that will serve communities around the world. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with some of the best minds in both the space and security sectors.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in security software development, experience with distributed systems, and a passion for solving complex security challenges. You'll be joining a diverse, inclusive team that values continuous learning and innovation, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
Responsibilities For Sr. Security Engineer, Kuiper Security
- Establish product-specific security bar, threat models & defense priorities
- Identify design & implementation defects
- Collaborate with business leaders to define security priorities
- Support product leaders as a trusted advisor
- Guide teams towards outcomes that produce products that safely handle customer data
- Assess technical debt and risk
- Provide strategic direction for vulnerabilities and product fortification
- Guide teams towards secure-by-default solutions
- Work with builder teams to implement security tools and processes
- Mentor builders in security practices
- Assist Red Teams in security testing
- Investigate emerging security issues and devise preventive mechanisms
Requirements For Sr. Security Engineer, Kuiper Security
- Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years delivering security software in a production environment
- 3+ years experience delivering distributed software systems in Java, Rust, GoLang or C/C++
- 3+ years experience in delivering for cloud-native environments
- 3+ years experience in delivering software for Linux
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Benefits For Sr. Security Engineer, Kuiper Security
- Medical, financial, and other benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Training and career development resources
- Equity compensation
- Competitive base salary
