Security Engineer II, Differentiated Security Team (DST)

At Amazon, we obsess over our customers and maintaining their trust. To earn that trust in an environment as vast and varied as Amazon's requires the applied skills of smart security engineers and experienced, innovative security leaders willing to tackle challenges at dizzying scales.

We are seeking Security Engineers who want to help secure Amazon. If you're passionate about Information Security, have exceptional technical depth in one or more security domains, and want to join a large-scale, fast-paced organization with global impact on millions of customers, then we'd like to talk to you. We are passionate in our desire to secure Amazon's environments and protect our customers' trust and unflinching in our resolve to hold the security bar high.

Key job responsibilities

As a Security Engineer on the STRIKE team, you will:

• Conduct time-bound (2-4 month) targeted security engagements with business units across Amazon Stores to drive risk remediation
• Identify cross-cutting security gaps in differentiated environments and drive remediation to resolution
• Partner with core security teams to improve existing security mechanisms and propose new ones when needed
• Generate actionable security insights from engagements that inform investment in self-service security capabilities
• Enable business units to independently identify and resolve security challenges, reducing long-term dependency on security teams
• Act as a Trusted Advisor across the organization, clearly articulating risks to both technical and non-technical audiences A day in the life The STRIKE team (Security Targeted Research, Insights & Key Engagements) is part of the Differentiated Security Team (DST) within Stores Security. We identify areas of differentiated and acute security risk across Amazon Stores and perform targeted engagements with business units to remediate that risk. Through these engagements, we accelerate store builders, improve their security maturity, and generate insights about the efficacy of self-service security that feed back into improving existing or investing in new security mechanisms. Our mission: Remediate differentiated security gaps across Amazon Stores through targeted BU engagements while partnering with core security partner teams to improve existing mechanisms. Our vision: Every differentiated BU security gap is reviewed and remediated. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon 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 build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. Inclusive Team Culture In 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 Growth We’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 Balance We 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

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

- 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience

- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP

- Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques

Preferred qualifications

- 2+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience

- Experience with AWS products and services

- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++

- Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually