Impactful Security Engineer - Infrastructure Identity

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 159,300 - 202,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle (WA) is seeking a Security Engineer to own security across AWS Infrastructure Identity. You will assess risks, drive mitigation, and partner with engineers to build security tools for identity and traffic flows.

The role emphasizes data-driven risk decisions, an attacker-defender mindset, and leadership to deliver secure, scalable solutions across large networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 4+ years in security, networking, or related fields with hands-on impact.
• Experience with threat modeling and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• Identify security risks and drive mitigation through formal assessments.
• Lead remediation techniques and build monitoring/reporting capabilities.
• Shape the future of network security through automation.
• Collaborate with software engineers to deliver identity-security tools.
• Document operational procedures and educate users.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in interviews as SME on network security.

Skills

4+ years experience

Threat modeling

Secure coding

Identity management

Authentication

Software development

Cryptography

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

CCSP or CEH or CFR or Cloud+ or CySA+ or GCED or GICSP or PenTest+

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle (WA) is seeking a Security Engineer to own security across AWS Infrastructure Identity. You will assess risks, drive mitigation, and partner with engineers to build security tools for identity and traffic flows.

The role emphasizes data-driven risk decisions, an attacker-defender mindset, and leadership to deliver secure, scalable solutions across large networks.