Sr Security Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Security

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

Sr Security Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Security

Job ID: 10530005 | Amazon.com Services LLC

AWS Network Security is looking for Sr. Security Engineers who can drive and improve Identity outcomes across the network for the largest cloud provider in the world. AWS is architected to be the most flexible and secure cloud computing environment available today. Our core infrastructure is built to satisfy the security requirements for the government, global banks, and other high-sensitivity organizations but the challenge doesn’t end there as each day we work to raise the bar for our customers. The security engineers within our team are instrumental in helping drive the Identity approaches and outcomes that affect the delivery of AWS next-generation networks with automation and scale as AWS continues its global expansion. A Sr. Security Engineer in Amazon will be strong in multiple security domains and sought out for advice on technical issues. Efficient time management skills are required along with the ability to deliver results in the face of uncertainty. Engineers in this role must show exemplary judgment in making technical trade-offs between short versus long term security and business goals. They must also demonstrate resilience and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact. The successful candidate must be one that can handle several difficult challenges and problems, and can make risk‑based assessments founded on data and facts. This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon's world class technical team, working with some of the best and brightest engineers while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere. The right candidate must thrive in high‑pressure situations, think like both an attacker and defender, and drive relevant teams to take the right actions in the right timeframes to mitigate risks. The successful candidate will have a good mix of deep technical knowledge and a demonstrated background in network security and software systems, specifically with Identity and Access Management (IAM). We value broad and deep technical knowledge, specifically in the fields of cryptography, network security, software security, security operations and incident response.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of non‑internship background in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating complex tasks using command line tools experience
• 5+ years of work in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans experience
• 4+ years of (non‑internship) scripting, programming, and security code review in common programming languages experience
• Knowledge of at least two of the following programming languages: Scala, Java, Python, C/C++, or Go
• Experience (non‑internship) in scripting, programming, and security code reviewing in a common programming language
• Experience (non‑internship) in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating complex tasks using command line tools
• Experience working in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans
• Experience (non‑internship) in industry‑based security vulnerabilities identification, attack patterns, and remediation techniques
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying threat modeling or other risk identification techniques or equivalent
• Experience with security in service-oriented architectures/microservices and web services

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 178,400.00 - 226,700.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.