Security Engineer II, Global Media and Entertainment Security

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 159,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Security Engineer within Global Media and Entertainment to collaborate with engineering teams to implement and validate security controls prior to production launch. You will provide frontline support for partners on security-related issues, including design reviews, network monitoring, and incident response.

You will embed security into applications from inception, drive secure-by-default practices, and help shape a long-term security strategy to protect customers and

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
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
• Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
• Experience in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non-internship experience)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to drive the implementation and validation of security controls prior to production launch
• Provide frontline support for partners on security-related issues, including design reviews, network monitoring, and threat response
• Embed security into applications from ideation and design, guiding secure architecture and coding practices
• Define and drive long-term security strategy and participate in on-call rotations to support security incidents
• Partner with developers to build scalable, self-service security tools for rapid risk identification and remediation
• Design, build, and maintain automated security guardrails and secure-by-default practices
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate security assessments, automate threat detection, and drive innovation

Skills

Python

Ruby

Go

Swift

Java

.Net

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Application deadline: Aug 29, 2026

Key job responsibilities

• As a Security Engineer within Global Media and Entertainment, you will collaborate with engineering teams to drive the implementation and validation of security controls prior to production launch. You will provide frontline support for partners on security-related issues, including design reviews, network monitoring, and emerging threat response. This role requires thought leadership as you invent and innovate to protect our customers and content at scale.
• Engage early with development teams at the ideation and design stage to embed security into applications from the start, providing guidance on secure architecture and coding practices.
• Collaborate with security stakeholders to define and drive the long‑term security strategy and participate in periodic on‑call rotations to support security incidents.
• Partner with developers to build scalable, self‑service security tools that enable teams to identify and remediate security risks at the speed of business.
• Design, build, and maintain automated security guardrails and paved paths that enable secure‑by‑default practices.
• Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate security assessments, automate threat detection, and drive innovation in how we secure systems at scale.

A day in the life

As a Security Engineer, you might spend your morning collaborating with a development team on a design review for an upcoming service launch, ensuring security controls are properly integrated. In the afternoon, you could be addressing a new attack pattern you've identified in the logs or working with the studios team to develop a new agent for content creators. You'll balance proactive security improvements with reactive incident response, always making risk‑based decisions grounded in data. Your work directly impacts millions of customers by keeping their entertainment experiences secure and uninterrupted.

About the team

Amazon Global Media and Entertainment Security is at the forefront of protecting customer experiences across streaming services, gaming platforms, and original content. Our team operates at massive scale, defending against sophisticated threats while enabling innovation. You'll work alongside talented security professionals who are passionate about both technical excellence and customer trust. We offer opportunities to build experience across diverse domains from cloud security to content protection while contributing to products that entertain millions worldwide.

Amazon Security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences.

Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

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 following a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

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
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
• Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
• Experience in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non-internship experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level or equivalent
• Experience in any combination of the following: application security frameworks, security code reviews, incident response, secure infrastructure, penetration testing, mobile security, cloud security, AI security, identity and access controls, threat modeling, cryptography, threat intelligence, or secure software development
• Experience with AI/ML technologies

Amazon 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, CO, Denver - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually