Application Security Engineer, Leo Proactive Security, Leo Security - METALS

JobCubby; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

RSUs

Sign-on Payments

Adoption Reimbursement

Surrogacy Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Support

Job summary

JobCubby seeks a Security Engineer II to design and maintain threat models for satellite infrastructure and perform secure code reviews to safeguard system integrity. You will build security automation tools and guide internal teams on architecture and secure development practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration with development teams, and driving secure design across the Leo Enterprise, Launch Operations, and related domains.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of programming in object‑oriented languages.
• 2+ years of security code review and system troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain threat models for Leo Enterprise, Manufacturing, Lab, and Launch Operations domains.
• Conduct manual and automated secure code reviews in Java or other common languages.
• Perform network and infrastructure assessments and develop security automation tools.
• Provide security training and architectural guidance to internal development teams.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

Ruby

Swift

C++

.NET

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

AWS

Job description

to apply - email only, no card. You can also save this posting or score it againstyour profile with AI.## About the roleThe role involves creating and maintaining threat models for satellite infrastructure and performing secure code reviews to ensure system integrity. You will also develop security automation tools and provide architectural guidance to internal development teams.## RequirementsCandidates must have at least 3 years of programming experience in object-oriented languages and 2 years of experience in security code review and system troubleshooting. A bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent IT security experience is required, along with U.S. work authorization.## BenefitsHealth InsuranceMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePrescription InsuranceBasic Life InsuranceAD&D InsuranceSupplemental Life PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramMental Health SupportMedical Advice LineFlexible Spending AccountsAdoption ReimbursementSurrogacy Reimbursement401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffParental LeaveRestricted Stock UnitsSign-on Payments## Full descriptionAmazon 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.Export Control RequirementDue 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 Role & Responsibilities of a Security Engineer II\\* Creating, updating, and maintaining threat models for various components of the Leo Enterprise, Manufacturing, Lab, and Launch Operations domains \\* Manual and Automated Secure Code Review in Java or other common languages \\* Network and infrastructure assessments \\* Development of scrappy security automation tools \\* Security training and outreach for internal development teams \\* Security architecture and design guidance \\* Independently solve security problems that require novel methods or approaches \\* Influence your team's and partners' process, priorities, and choices to improve outcomes \\* And last but not least, you will hack some really cool bleeding edge tech!A day in the life In this highly dynamic role, you'll be accountable for deciding where your time investments provide the most value. You will have a blend of proactive and reactive work. Teams will reach out for ideas on how to handle a wide variety of security problems. You can anticipate implementation questions like\"We need to define security requirements for a confidential new product launch.\"\"We've experienced an incident and need to perform 5 why's analysis to identify and correct the problem that produced the incident.\"When you're not working on responding to the questions of your builder teams, you will be evaluating overall org performance to identify architectural defects and proposing new security initiatives to correct problems in the org. You will help Amazon maintain a high bar for customer security.About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.Inclusive Team Culture In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.Training & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience - 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review in a common programming language (non-internship) experience - 2+ years of troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non-internship) experience - Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or experience in IT Security - Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IPPreferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience - Experience with AWS products and services - Experience performing security activities across one or more phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), such as security design review, threat modeling, secure code review, and security testingAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.USA, WA, Redmond - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually