Supply Chain Security Engineer for Space Hardware

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to join the Leo Infrastructure and IP Security team, protecting supplier networks and manufacturing sites. You will conduct onsite security assessments, perform threat modeling for OT environments, and build AI-assisted tools to streamline evidence collection and reporting.

The role involves collaborating with procurement, hardware engineering, and site operations to embed security requirements in supplier contracts and strengthen the overall

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans experience.
• 5+ years of experience in security engineering, security assessments, or security operations (non-internship)
• Experience conducting security assessments or audits — including evaluating cybersecurity and physical security controls.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST 800-161, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, or equivalent)
• Ability to document findings, develop risk ratings, and communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat modeling for supply chain and manufacturing environments, including OT/ICS and AI-integrated topologies, and translate identified risks into findings with clear severity ratings and remediation guidance.
• Plan and lead onsite security assessments at supplier and contract manufacturer facilities, evaluating cybersecurity controls, physical security posture, and operational practices against {NAME}'s supplier security requirements.
• Contribute to maturing the supply chain security program by refining assessment methodology, scoring criteria, standards, and operational processes as the supplier portfolio expands.
• Develop AI-assisted tooling to automate evidence collection, finding triage, and report generation, improving the efficiency and consistency of the assessment workflow.
• Partner with infrastructure, site operations, procurement, and hardware engineering teams to implement network security mitigations and ensure security requirements are embedded in supplier contracts.

Skills

Security risk identification

Security engineering

Security assessments

Security frameworks

Documentation & communication

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to join the Leo Infrastructure and IP Security team, protecting supplier networks and manufacturing sites. You will conduct onsite security assessments, perform threat modeling for OT environments, and build AI-assisted tools to streamline evidence collection and reporting.

The role involves collaborating with procurement, hardware engineering, and site operations to embed security requirements in supplier contracts and strengthen the overall