Security Engineering Manager Kuiper Security

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide lowlatency highspeed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Have you wanted an opportunity to secure an advanced satellite broadband telecom service The Kuiper Security team owns the security of product and operations of Project Kuiper endtoend. 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 missioncritical security systems and mechanisms. You will work in a startup like environment backed by Amazons infrastructure to bootstrap security mechanisms and help instill the security culture in the organization.

Export Control Requirement

Due 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 responsibilities
Help us protect not only Amazons Project Kuiper product and environment but all of our customers as well! You will be responsible for managing a team of security engineers and technical program managers evaluating the risks related to Project Kuiper coordinating with Amazon security response teams identifying and driving areas of improvement for Kuiper security mechanisms and creating metrics to demonstrate your teams performance. You will help set the direction for a team of security professionals that is responsible for all of Project Kuiper products and services. This role combines long term strategic planning to raise the bar on security across the enterprise with the excitement and challenge of quickly reacting to new threat scenarios.

As a security engineering manager at Amazon you will be expected to speak authoritatively on behalf of your team and your technical knowledge should demonstrate both depth and breadth. You will be responsible for your teams organizational structure and how that team works within the context of the larger Amazon Security team. Leveraging the strengths of individual team members delegating tasks appropriately and managing delivery of long term projects will all be critical tasks for this role. A security manager has deep knowledge in their domain and is a sought after thought leader across the organization. They have both management and technical expertise and actively participate in the organizations planning processes.

Highlights of responsibilities:

* Team management growth and organization
* Professional development of team members
* Project management
* Metrics and projections
* Set vision define strategy and roadmap and drive the of security initiatives
* Recruiting
* Process Improvement
* Work across Amazon Security and Project Kuiper organizations to partner on solutions

A day in the life
In this role youll lead a team of engineers and TPMs youll build their careers and help solve complex security problems. Youll help identify trends in the findings your team generates or processes and will work with partners to remove these bug classes at source. You influence the security strategy of partner teams to optimize security outcomes for our customers. Youll participate in hiring development training and team leadership. Youll own a part of the team and will be encouraged to grow your ownership and role.

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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont 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 Amazons 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 its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.

Export Control Requirement:
Due 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.

A Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Security degree in similar technical field or equivalent professional experience can be used in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Security Engineering management
Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing or leading engineering teams
Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must as well as the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations

7 years of Software Development or Software Development Management or Security Engineering Management experience.
Handson knowledge of information security technologies such as security design review threat modeling risk analysis and software testing techniques.
Excellent written communication skills with a focus on translating technically complex issues into simple easy to understand concepts.
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operational excellence

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 Companys 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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $157600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $272400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.