Security Systems Engineer II - Automation & Zero-Trust (TS/SCI)

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 129,200 - 174,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a driven professional in Herndon, VA, to join the AWS Security team. This role involves managing physical access control systems and developing security solutions. Responsibilities include architecting enterprise-scale security systems, mentoring junior engineers, and implementing automation frameworks. A current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is mandatory. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $129,200 to $174,800 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions.
• Design and develop high-availability distributed systems.
• Lead development of custom security tools and frameworks.
• Implement zero-trust security models.
• Create advanced automation frameworks for IaC.

Skills

Automation

Programming (Python, Ruby, Go, Java, C++, C#, Rust)

Linux/Unix

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Amazon is seeking a driven professional in Herndon, VA, to join the AWS Security team. This role involves managing physical access control systems and developing security solutions. Responsibilities include architecting enterprise-scale security systems, mentoring junior engineers, and implementing automation frameworks. A current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is mandatory. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $129,200 to $174,800 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.