Systems Development Engineer I - Security Automation (TS/SCI)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Arlington, VA, is hiring for AS2E to provide operational support for security services in US ADC Regions.

The role emphasizes automation, reducing toil, and delivering high-impact projects that shape cloud security operations. Qualifications include TS/SCI with polygraph, 1+ years of systems development, and strong programming skills across Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or above or professional security certs (CND or GSEC) are required.
• 1+ years of systems development experience.
• Experience automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language (Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust).
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and fix production software issues (Typescript, Python, Bash, Ruby, etc.).
• Develop tools, automation and monitoring to reduce manual toil and improve operational excellence.
• Design new systems, review code, participate in design reviews, and improve the builder experience.

Skills

Python

Ruby

Golang

Java

C++

C#

Rust

Typescript

Automation

Education

Associate's degree or above

CND (Certified Network Defender)

GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials)

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Distributed systems at scale

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Arlington, VA, is hiring for AS2E to provide operational support for security services in US ADC Regions.

The role emphasizes automation, reducing toil, and delivering high-impact projects that shape cloud security operations. Qualifications include TS/SCI with polygraph, 1+ years of systems development, and strong programming skills across Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#.