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 for Kuiper Security, you'll be at the forefront of securing this revolutionary space technology project. The role combines the excitement of a startup environment with Amazon's robust infrastructure, where you'll own end-to-end security for the satellite constellation and customer data protection.
You'll work in a highly dynamic environment, tackling both proactive and reactive security challenges. Your responsibilities will range from establishing security frameworks and threat models to mentoring teams and participating in critical security assessments. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, cloud security, and modern programming languages like Java, Rust, or Go.
The role offers unique opportunities to work with cutting-edge satellite technology while building and maintaining security systems at scale. You'll collaborate with various teams, from product development to red team operations, ensuring robust security measures across the entire Kuiper ecosystem. The position comes with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on technology that will literally change global connectivity.
This is an ideal role for a senior security professional who wants to make a significant impact on a revolutionary space technology project while working with some of the best minds in the industry. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, continuous learning, and work-life harmony, with opportunities for career growth and development in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
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
- Act as a trusted advisor to product leaders
- Guide teams towards secure-by-default solutions
- Investigate emerging security issues and root cause analysis
- Mentor builders who aspire to become security advocates
- Assist Red Teams in identifying security testing priorities
- Propose security vision for the business
- Support product development processes with security consultation
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
- Flexible work hours
- Career development resources
- Total compensation package
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
