Security Engineer, Ring and Blink CS Security Program

JobCubby; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Stock Options

Job summary

Amazon Ring Blink Security is hiring an experienced Security Engineer III (L5) to expand data protection and accountability infrastructure. You will design scalable security frameworks, build AI-powered detection, and drive cross-functional security programs with AppSec and Engineering teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, establish security standards, and help automate compliance across CCPA, GDPR, and FTC while balancing business needs and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of programming in OO languages and 2+ years in security code review.
• 2+ years troubleshooting systems issues and analyzing logs.
• Bachelor's in CS or STEM, or equivalent security experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security frameworks scalable across Ring and Blink operations.
• Develop AI-powered security solutions including risk scoring and automated threat detection.
• Establish streamlined security pathways balancing standards with efficient assessments.
• Mentor engineers and set standards for security engineering excellence.
• Design security compliance frameworks meeting CCPA, GDPR, FTC with automated tracking.

Skills

Python

Ruby

Go

Security Engineering

Threat Detection

Incident Response

IAM

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM

Tools

Splunk

AWS

Job description

to apply - email only, no card. You can also save this posting or score it againstyour profile with AI.## About the roleYou will design and implement security frameworks and AI-powered detection systems to protect customer data and support operations. Additionally, you will collaborate cross-functionally to establish security standards, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.PythonRubyGoSwiftJavaC++Security EngineeringThreat DetectionRisk ScoringIdentity And Access ManagementCompliance FrameworksNetworking ProtocolsSecurity Code ReviewAWSIncident ResponseAutomation## 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 professional experience is required.## BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePrescription InsuranceBasic Life & AD&D InsuranceSupplemental Life PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramMental Health SupportMedical Advice LineFlexible Spending AccountsAdoption And Surrogacy Reimbursement401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffParental LeaveRestricted Stock UnitsSign-on Payments## Full descriptionWe are seeking an experienced Security Engineer III (L5) individual contributor to expand critical security infrastructure around data protection and accountability. Ring and Blink Customer Support employees use 1P and 3P tools to handle customer data and perform actions that can impact customers' devices, security, and privacy. In this role, you will own the continued development of mechanisms designed to monitor, detect, and escalate security events to incident response teams. You will also work cross-functionally with application security (AppSec), software development engineers, and solution architects to design workflows that inject security concepts early in CS technology build cycles. You will tackle ambiguous, large-scale security challenges where customer, employee, or legal/regulatory needs are defined, but security strategies must be established from the ground up.Key job responsibilities - Design and implement security frameworks that scale across Ring and Blink Customer Support operations, including Splunk-based detection systems, monitoring dashboards, and unified security intelligence platforms consolidating insights from Incident Response, Adversarial Threat, Insider Threat, Fraud, and Loss Prevention- Develop AI-powered security solutions including risk scoring systems, automated threat detection, and intelligent security response mechanisms- Establish streamlined security pathways that balance rigorous security standards with efficient application security assessments, partnering with AppSec, Product Security, and Engineering teams to certify technology projects- Drive cross-organizational consensus across multiple stakeholder groups with differing priorities, mentoring security engineers and setting standards for security engineering excellence- Design and implement security compliance frameworks that meet Amazon standards and regulatory requirements (CCPA, GDPR, FTC), including automated compliance tracking, identity and access management, and audit-ready controls- Proactively engage with product and system owners to design security controls for emerging technologies, translating complex security risks into actionable recommendations while balancing business needs, customer experience, and measurable risk reductionA day in the life A big part of your day is creating, and managing threat detections. You may also meet with solution architects and engineering teams, reviewing technical designs and providing security guidance. Where time allows, you'll volunteer for and conduct ASR reviews, evaluating new systems against security standards. Throughout all of this, you will mentor, and delegate some of the work listed above to junior security engineers. You will also work on projects like engineering employee-facing security solutions (including AI) - tools that make it easier for support teams to work securely without friction.About the team Ring Blink Customer Support Security (RBCS CSSec) protects customer trust by strengthening Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Fraud posture across Ring and Blink Customer Support. We investigate sensitive escalations, analyze telemetry, determine root causes, and drive fast resolution for unauthorized access or anomalous device behavior. Partnering with engineering, security, fraud, legal, and product teams, we ensure rigorous case handling and risk reduction. We provide governance, audit readiness, fraud prevention, secure workstation compliance, and cross-functional program delivery through scalable mechanisms, SOPs, automation, and roadmaps to keep our organization compliant, efficient, and growth-ready.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 computer science or equivalent - Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or experience in IT Security - Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or 2+ years of IT Security experience - Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP - Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques - Experience in scripting, programming, and security code reviewing in a common programming language (non-internship) - Experience in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non-internship experience)Preferred 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 - 2+ years of scripting, programming, or security code review in a common language, such as Python, Java or C++ experience - Knowledge of command line tools to troubleshoot protocols, analyze log outputs, or automate basic tasks - Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP - Knowledge of networking protocols, to include HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP - Experience with AWS products and services - Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++ - Experience in scripting, programming, or security code reviewing in a common language, such as Python, Java, or C++ - 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.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness