Sr. Security Engineer, Leo Security
$178.4k - $226.7kAmazon Locker
Project Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Have you wanted an opportunity to secure an advanced satellite based broadband telecom service? The Leo Security team owns the security of product and operations of Project Leo end-to-end. We provide the necessary infrastructure and mechanisms to ensure the security of our satellite constellation and to protect the integrity and confidentiality of our customer data. Our team drives the research & development, deployment and operation of several mission-critical security systems and mechanisms. You will work in a start-up like environment, backed by Amazon’s infrastructure to bootstrap security mechanisms, and help instill the security culture in the organization.Export Control RequirementDue to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Key job responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for establishing product-specific security bar, threat models, and security priorities. These will aide builders in ensuring consistent security execution across the business. You’ll identify design & implementation defects. You'll support product development processes by providing consultation services on difficult security decisions. You will collaborate with business leaders to define security priorities. You will support product leaders by acting as a trusted advisor. You will support leaders by providing them with direction that makes security easy. You will help leaders measure their org's security execution. You'll guide teams towards outcomes that produce products that safely handle customer data.You will collaborate with builder teams to assess technical debt and risk. You will provide strategic direction that addresses vulnerabilities and fortifies our products. You will be a resource that leads the burn down of long-term risk.You will guide teams towards solutions that are secure by default. If secure-by-default solutions don’t exist, you will invent & propose them. You will leverage support from automation teams that find discoverable vulnerabilities. You will advocate for the creation & deployment of new testing tools, and detection mechanisms.You will enable builder teams to become proactive & self-sufficient on security. You will work with builder teams to understand their build processes. You'll ensure that they use appropriate security linting & static analysis tools. You'll help our builders find security solutions that reduce security operations costs over time. You will instill a security culture in builder teams. You will mentor builders who aspire to become security advocates & security engineers via 1-1 sessions & office hours.You will assist Red Teams in identifying security testing priorities. You will assist in scoping penetration tests and help deep-dive on these engagements. You will investigate emerging security issue, root cause them, and devise mechanisms to prevent them.You will propose a security vision for the business that delivers security that protects our customers. And last of all, you will hack some really cool bleeding edge tech!A day in the lifeIn this highly dynamic role, you'll be accountable for deciding where your time investments provide the most value. You will have a blend of proactive and reactive work. Teams will reach out for ideas on how to handle a wide variety of security problems. You can anticipate implementation questions like "What's the right way to handle authentication tokens in service to service communications?""We need to define security requirements for a confidential new product launch.""We've experienced an incident and need to perform 5 why's analysis to identify and correct the problem that produced the incident." When you're not working on responding to the questions of your builder teams, you will be evaluating overall org performance to identify architectural defects and proposing new security initiatives to correct problems in the org. You will help Amazon maintain a high bar for customer security.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAmazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why Amazon Security?At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to buildexperience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.Inclusive Team CultureIn Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.Training & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.Basic qualifications- 4+ years of (non-internship) scripting, programming, and security code review in common programming languages experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team- Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, or related field, or equivalent work experience- 8+ years delivering security assessments or reviews- 5+ years experience assessing the security of distributed software systems in Python, Java, Rust, GoLang or C/C++- 3+ years experience in delivering security for cloud-native environments and embedded environmentsPreferred qualification - Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field- Experience in performing and/or participating in technical security assessments, e.g. code level and design level assessments- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and recommendations that produce results- Familiarity with programming and scripting or experience developing security tools & processes that work at scale- Experience triaging security risks/vulnerabilities and ensuring that they are properly understood by the business and fixed and/or mitigated.- Hands-on experience with satellite communications and management software- Experience with low-level programming and embedded systemsAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.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 .USA, WA, Redmond - 178,400.00 - 226,700.00 USD annually
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