Sr Security Engineer AWS Center for Quantum Computing

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena CA is seeking a Security Engineer who will design and oversee the security operations of a growing research and development (R&D) effort. This role requires some on site activity roughly 1 to 2 times per week.

As a security expert you will own the completion of a threat model and security plan for our research spaces and will lead an array of projects and security initiatives/activities designed to protect your fellow Amazonians R&D facilities and critical cloud infrastructure from all categories of threats. You will define document and educate policies/workflows for our labs which span across academic corporate and industrial spaces. You obsess over internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in a fastpaced environment where priorities shift quickly. You are also independent and can manage program security projects under minimal supervision continuously triage and prioritize accordingly communicate clearly think outside the box and deliver exceptional results. By delivering a highly secure yet flexible R&D environment successful candidates will enable a team of scientists and engineers to secure quantum technologies for our global AWS customer base.
Additional responsibilities include:

Work with internal stakeholders academic and corporate partners to meet or exceed Amazon security bar
Understand software lifecycle on scientific equipment and mitigate physical and logical risks
Perform periodic reviews of software baselines and network activity
Manage security reviews of internally used externalfacing or thirdparty applications
Create and maintain detailed inventories of sensitive hardware and software
With the help of other security engineers at AWS audit equipment and software before commissioning in a development or production environment

About the team
Why AWS
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AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3 and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2 to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll support the development and management of Compute Database Storage Internet of Things (Iot) Platform and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

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Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be either 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 or be able to obtain a US export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility.

5 years relevant security engineering work experience or a Bachelors degree in one of the following degree programs: Cybersecurity Computer Science/Engineering Electrical Engineering Informatics or related academic degrees
5 years of professional work experience as a security expert in one or more of these areas: security engineering scientific research engineering research and development
Handson experience with security lifecycle activities including threat modeling risk analysis design review and testing
Strong understanding of adversary TTPs and experience with threat detection response and recovery

Interest in learning Quantum Technologies
Effective teacher and instructor with experience developing and delivering training to security technical and business professionals; Ability to develop and deliver security awareness training programs
Excellent written communication skills with a focus on translating technically complex security issues into simple easy to understand concepts for business and technical leadership; Experience writing and publishing security standards
Ability to manage tactical (daily) operations and participate in development of strategic program plans
Understanding of crisis operations risk management and crisis communication
Understanding of business continuity and incident command system
Strong working knowledge of access control systems and physical security systems/components
Experience in providing security oversight at data centers or research lab environments/equivalent

Amazon 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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County 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 $143300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/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.