Security Incident Responder, Kuiper Security Controls and Assurance

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Incident Responder to join their dynamic Kuiper Security Controls and Assurance team. This role involves responding to security incidents, developing innovative solutions, and implementing security controls to ensure compliance across a cutting-edge satellite broadband network. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, drive process improvements, and stay ahead of evolving security threats. If you're passionate about security assurance and eager to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Hours

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application security and systems security.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, Bash, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Respond to security incidents and coordinate responses across teams.
• Develop solutions that meet business requirements while managing risk.

Skills

Application Security

Offensive Security

Systems Security

Scripting (Python, Perl, Bash, Ruby, PowerShell)

Risk Assessment

AWS Architecture

Azure Architecture

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Computer Science

Equivalent Professional Experience

Tools

Windows Single-Sign-On

Kerberos

FIDO/FIDO2

Passwordless Authentication

AuthZ

AuthN

Auditing

Job description

Security Incident Responder, Kuiper Security Controls and Assurance

Job ID: 2969020 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.

We are looking for a Skilled, qualified and experienced leader in security assurance, with experience in automating security controls per compliance requirements.
As part of the Kuiper Enterprise Technology team, be seen as an expert in delivering Kuiper control systems and processes to meet Kuiper security and compliance standards. Be a key liaison with Kuiper service teams, infrastructure teams, Kuiper Security, and Global Trade and Compliance. Have the ability to dive deep, understand, document, communicate and implement controls for IT systems and processes, and be able to drive innovative process changes and automation throughout the Kuiper organization.

You are someone who loves working across many stakeholders to design solutions for complex compliance challenges. You will be a be part of a growing team that analyzes and implements Kuiper security controls
You will have an opportunity to work across the entire Kuiper organization implementing and managing various security controls along side of Kuiper Security. Kuiper security owns policy and definition of controls, this role owns the coordination, development, implementation, and change management of controls as well as managing defects and improvements.

Key job responsibilities
* Responding to security incidents, and coordinating a cohesive response involving multiple teams across Kuiper
* Providing security engineering solutions and support during customer-facing incidents, proactively considering the prevention of similar incidents from occurring in the future.
* Assisting in the development of pragmatic solutions that achieve business requirements while maintaining an acceptable level of risk.
* Identifying and recommending solutions that improve or expand Amazon’s incident response capabilities.
* Working alongside Security Engineers to improve security, and to reduce and quickly address risk.
* Evaluating the impact of current security trends, advisories, publications, and coordinating response as necessary across affected teams.
* Keeping your knowledge and skills current with the rapidly changing threat landscape.
* 24/7 on-call responsibilities on rotation.

A day in the life
This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and will work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- - BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent professional experience.
- - 5+ years of demonstrated experience in areas such as application security, offensive security and/or systems security.
- - Scripting skills (E.g: Python, Perl, Bash, Ruby, PowerShell, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- - You demonstrate excellent judgement in assessing and prioritizing technical risk
- - You have a strong application security background with a focus on scalable solutions
- - You have experience building and securing complex AWS or Azure architecture
- - You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging to executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.
- - Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
- - Experience with technologies such as Windows Single-Sign-On, Kerberos, FIDO/FIDO2, Passwordless Authentication, AuthZ, AuthN and Auditing.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.