Security Engineer Internship – 2027 (US)

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Security Engineer Intern to work on real projects and gain hands-on experience across security controls, incident response, and risk assessment. You will learn by building in a fast-paced, global environment while contributing to protecting customer data.

Interns work full-time in office settings, typically 40 hours/week, with start dates in winter, summer, or fall 2027. Applicants must be enrolled in a US-based program and meet the listed qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with coding/scripting in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell).
• Knowledge of security domains: access-control system/methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security.
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum.
• Are 18 years of age or older and enrolled in a US-based academic program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Enrolled in a Master’s Degree in CS/CE/Cybersecurity or related discipline, with expected conferral date between 2027–2030.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Amazonians to create and execute security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal and/or external attacks.
• Develop, test, review, debug, or deploy code that supports security protocols.
• Work effectively with your team to identify security problems and improve the security aspects of their service(s).
• Assess risks that could affect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data, systems, or services.
• Resolve security events, incidents, or conduct security assessments using penetration tests, ethical hacking tools, or risk mitigation methodologies to evaluate vulnerabilities.
• Classify, store, and handle data in accordance with policy or best practices.
• Troubleshoot, research the root cause of, and resolve security or risk issues with guidance.

Skills

Coding/scripting

Security risk awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/Cybersecurity

Master’s degree in CS/CE/Cybersecurity (preferred)

Tools

Wireshark

Snort

Sguil

Suricata

Kibana

Metasploit

Nmap

OpenSSL

Setkey

Job description

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At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe, your work reaches the world, fast. You'll take ownership early, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next, for customers and for you.

What's in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You'll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.

Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.

By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Security Engineer roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY), Minneapolis (MN).

Start dates for our internships in this posting include the following periods:

• 1. Winter (Starts January/February 2027)
• 2. Summer (Starts May/June 2027)
• 3. Fall (Starts August/September 2027)

You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process but, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.

Would you like to assess risk and help deliver countermeasures that protect customer data and prevent attempts to infiltrate company systems? Are you passionate about solving problems in an online world where threats grow ever more sophisticated? You will have the opportunity to impact the evolution of Amazon technology as well as lead mission critical projects early in your career.

If this describes you, consider joining us as an security engineer intern! Amazon interns have the opportunity to work alongside the industry’s brightest engineers who innovate every day on behalf of our customers

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to create and execute security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal and/or external attacks
• Develop, test, review, debug, or deploy code that supports security protocols
• Work effectively with your team to identify security problems and improve the security aspects of their service(s)
• Assess risks that could affect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data, systems, or services
• Resolve security events, incidents, or conduct security assessments using penetration tests, ethical hacking tools, or risk mitigation methodologies to evaluate vulnerabilities
• Classify, store, and handle data in accordance with policy or best practices
• Troubleshoot, research the root cause of, and resolve security or risk issues with guidance

A day in the life

Our internship program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for students who are interested in a career in security engineering. In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.

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 starting pay for this position is listed below.Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

Seattle, WA, USA - 129,200.00 USD Annually

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with coding/scripting in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)
• Knowledge of one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Are enrolled in a academic program that is physically located in the United States
• Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between October 2027 – December 2030.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools such as Wireshark, encryption software, Snort, Sguil, Suricata, Kibana, Metasploit, Nmap, OpenSSL, or Setkey
• Experience with AWS Services including EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS
• Previous technical internship(s) and/or co-op(s) in one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security.
• Enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between October 2027 – December 2030.