Senior Security Engineer - IAM & Cloud Network

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle, WA is seeking a Sr. Security Engineer to strengthen IAM across our AWS infrastructure and drive identity outcomes at scale. You will work on security across the network and help implement robust guards and automation to support AWS growth.

The role requires deep knowledge of network security, software systems, and mentoring, with ability to balance security needs against business goals in high‑pressure scenarios.

Qualifications

• 4+ years troubleshooting systems issues or automating tasks using command line tools.
• 5+ years identifying security issues and developing mitigation plans.
• 4+ years scripting, programming, and security code review in common languages.
• Knowledge of at least two languages: Scala, Java, Python, C/C++, or Go.
• Experience mentoring or leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Drive and improve Identity outcomes across the AWS network.
• Lead engineering teams and mentor others.
• Balance short-term and long-term security trade-offs to protect AWS infrastructure.

Skills

Troubleshooting systems

Log analysis

Automation

Security risk mitigation

Scripting languages

IAM

Leadership / mentoring

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle, WA is seeking a Sr. Security Engineer to strengthen IAM across our AWS infrastructure and drive identity outcomes at scale. You will work on security across the network and help implement robust guards and automation to support AWS growth.

The role requires deep knowledge of network security, software systems, and mentoring, with ability to balance security needs against business goals in high‑pressure scenarios.