Security Engineer II, Third Party Security
Security Engineer II, Third Party Security
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05-05-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 136000 - 212800
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
05-05-2025
Job Description
This position is available in Seattle WA only.
The Third Party Security (TPS) team looking for a highly motivated Security Engineer. TPS is responsible for managing security risks of using third parties and third party products which get access to Amazons data. TPS helps with security risk reduction by identifying required security measures helping determine acceptable methods of meeting security control objectives including application of compensating controls or other riskreduction activities. If you enjoy working at scale in a rapidly changing environment and influencing the protection of our customers within a large global organization this position will provide you with a challenging opportunity.
As a Security Engineer you will collaborate with business teams software development teams security engineering teams and Third Parties to identify security risks and lower security risks to an acceptable level. In this role you may contribute by conducting security deepdive reviews (e.g. product security review and testing) developing security guardrails and baselines for partner teams to securely use third party products and services consulting on securing integrations of third party products with Amazon services advising on security configurations building tools to help assess and monitor security posture of Third Parties building mechanisms to identify and monitor usage of third parties by Amazon and improving existing capabilities of the TPS team.
The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly. Technically this person will be a security generalist with two or more areas of deep expertise. In their communication they will clearly articulate risks to technical and nontechnical audiences alike. Interpersonally successful candidates will effectively harmonize disparate opinions while effectively prioritizing risks to guide their partners towards secure solutions.
Key job responsibilities
Independently solving security problems that require novel methods or approaches
Developing security architecture and design guidance
Leading security projects (including security reviews tool development and creation of new security practices) with endtoend ownership
Developing of prototypes of security automation tools
Determining strategy for highly sensitive and/or highly technical assessments
Creating updating and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of use cases
Acting as technical security specialist on riskbased security reviews and assessments
Collecting/reviewing data from multiple sources to conduct a security review
Communicating security findings to senior leadership and other stakeholders
Serving as an advisor on security issues for business teams
Influencing your teams and partners process priorities and choices to improve outcomes
Building evolving and improving sustainable processes and measurement systems to ensure delivery on security goals
Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
3 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
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of security engineering system and network security authentication and security protocols cryptography application security penetration testing or cloud security
Experience reading and writing in at least one scripting or programming language for the purposes of code review and development of prototypes of security tooling
Ability to discover and communicate deep technical issues in terms of business risk with subject matter specialists nonexperts and senior leaders
Excellent judgement in assessing and prioritizing technical risk
Consistent demonstration of utilizing automation to solve recurring problems at scale
Excellent leadership teamwork and collaboration skills
Skilled in risk management business risk analysis and making complex business/risk tradeoff recommendations and decisions
Resultsoriented high energy selfmotivated
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/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.
The Third Party Security (TPS) team looking for a highly motivated Security Engineer. TPS is responsible for managing security risks of using third parties and third party products which get access to Amazons data. TPS helps with security risk reduction by identifying required security measures helping determine acceptable methods of meeting security control objectives including application of compensating controls or other riskreduction activities. If you enjoy working at scale in a rapidly changing environment and influencing the protection of our customers within a large global organization this position will provide you with a challenging opportunity.
As a Security Engineer you will collaborate with business teams software development teams security engineering teams and Third Parties to identify security risks and lower security risks to an acceptable level. In this role you may contribute by conducting security deepdive reviews (e.g. product security review and testing) developing security guardrails and baselines for partner teams to securely use third party products and services consulting on securing integrations of third party products with Amazon services advising on security configurations building tools to help assess and monitor security posture of Third Parties building mechanisms to identify and monitor usage of third parties by Amazon and improving existing capabilities of the TPS team.
The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly. Technically this person will be a security generalist with two or more areas of deep expertise. In their communication they will clearly articulate risks to technical and nontechnical audiences alike. Interpersonally successful candidates will effectively harmonize disparate opinions while effectively prioritizing risks to guide their partners towards secure solutions.
Key job responsibilities
Independently solving security problems that require novel methods or approaches
Developing security architecture and design guidance
Leading security projects (including security reviews tool development and creation of new security practices) with endtoend ownership
Developing of prototypes of security automation tools
Determining strategy for highly sensitive and/or highly technical assessments
Creating updating and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of use cases
Acting as technical security specialist on riskbased security reviews and assessments
Collecting/reviewing data from multiple sources to conduct a security review
Communicating security findings to senior leadership and other stakeholders
Serving as an advisor on security issues for business teams
Influencing your teams and partners process priorities and choices to improve outcomes
Building evolving and improving sustainable processes and measurement systems to ensure delivery on security goals
Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
3 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
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of security engineering system and network security authentication and security protocols cryptography application security penetration testing or cloud security
Experience reading and writing in at least one scripting or programming language for the purposes of code review and development of prototypes of security tooling
Ability to discover and communicate deep technical issues in terms of business risk with subject matter specialists nonexperts and senior leaders
Excellent judgement in assessing and prioritizing technical risk
Consistent demonstration of utilizing automation to solve recurring problems at scale
Excellent leadership teamwork and collaboration skills
Skilled in risk management business risk analysis and making complex business/risk tradeoff recommendations and decisions
Resultsoriented high energy selfmotivated
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/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.
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