Security Engineer I, Identity, Security and Abuse Prevention

Are you interested in helping ensure exceptional services and security for customers Do you have a passion for architecture security software design and innovative technologies

The Identity and Security Abuse Prevention team within Worldwide Operations Security is looking for a hands on security engineer. The ideal candidate is interested in diving deep into a variety of complex interrelated identity architectures to ensure secure practices and policies are upheld. You will support the planning scoping execution and reporting of security efforts based on identified risks. Assessment scope may include identity and access management access governance key management data security/privacy service monitoring release management and service availability.

You will bring independent and objective points of view to provide support to our services to identify opportunities for control improvements to mitigate risks ensure compliance and improve operational performance. In this capacity you will gain valuable exposure to many areas of our global business.

This position will challenge your current understanding of Amazon services. You will have the ability to learn new technology concepts quickly. You are someone who is curious and known for diving deep into subject matter taking ownership and encouraging innovative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems. In addition you will have solid business judgment the ability to gain trust and respect of business leaders and the capability to guide a fastpaced organization to the right results.

Key job responsibilities
Acting as subject matter expert on riskbased security reviews and assessments at scale
Collecting/reviewing data from multiple sources to assess service security posture
Building evolving and improving sustainable processes and measurement systems to ensure that security policy requirements are maintained.
Provide security design for products and services to enable effective Identity and Access Management throughout World Wide Operations
Enforce compliance with IAM principals including: least privilege access password management Audit logging RBAC certificate issuance and revocation and AAA solutions.
Understand the Amazon identity management ecosystem holistically and identify existing services and capabilities that may solve existing problems.
Oversee and review the security architecture of password management user account lifecycle certificate management and system authentication solutions within operations
Engage with and influence the many stakeholders across WWOps to ensure compliance security and operational functional requirements are met or exceeded
Create and implement automated processes that reduce manual efforts and increase overall efficiency and scalability
Develop monitoring and reporting on the health effectiveness and efficiency of IAM services
Improve the efficiency and scalability of operational systems and processes to accommodate the rapid growth of users

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.

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.

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 and Career Growth
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Experience with at least one modern language such as Java Python C or C# including objectoriented design
Knowledge of system network and OS
Are enrolled in or have completed a Bachelors degree in computer science computer engineering or related field
knowledge of Identity and Access Management Protocols such as SAML Oauth OIDC and FIDO

Experience with AWS Services including EC2 Lambda S3 DynamoDB SQS
Experience troubleshooting networks like TCP/IP DNS routing switching firewalls LAN/WAN traceroute iperf dig or curl
Experience in one or more of the following domains: access control system and methodology network security application and systemdevelopment security security architecture and models cryptography and operations security

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125500/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.