Network Security Engineer, Amazon’s WW Operations & Robotics

The team is responsible for the network security decisions to ensure availability speed to market and control cost. We build systems that detect assess and mitigate security risk across the global infrastructure and are accountable for keeping the Amazon Infrastructure secure.

We are looking for Network Security Engineers to provide technical thought leadership in the development of our next-generation networks. You are comfortable with taking risks and iterating on designs that may fail at the outset to ultimately deliver robust systems that elegantly scale. Information security and network reliability are at the core of your thought processes and you are respected as an influencer. This is a unique opportunity that will enable you to grow your skills as an engineer have a lasting impact on Amazons fulfillment networks for years to come. Were looking for leaders who can lead through challenges and seek to shed light on ambiguity. If that is you Amazon is the place to be as we solve hard problems make history and have fun.

In the Network Security Engineer role you will ensure that the fulfillment and transportation infrastructure is securely designed and implemented with high standards to maintain customer trust. If you enjoy analyzing networks system and services from a security perspective and you are skilled at solving security challenges this position will provide you with a challenging and rewarding opportunity. You will participate in the design build deployment and operations of security-focused infrastructure and provide consultation architectural review risk assessment of Amazons systems and networks that support our vast Fulfillment Network spanning the globe. Network reliability and security are critical to Amazon Operations and your responsibilities will include driving root cause resolution of network events most impactful to the business.


Key job responsibilities
- Own Network Security Decisions for solutions including robotics automation and embedded devices.
- Drive security into tools used by Amazonians every day through solid understanding of authentication protocols core network and system security principles along with up-to-date understanding of modern attack patterns and methods
- Assist in implementing and maintaining security measures to safeguard systems and infrastructure
- Perform Network security design reviews and risk assessments
- Develop and maintain security risk register and partner with risk owners to ensure security risks are remediated
- Simplify ACLs required to clear the Network backlog for new and existing solutions
- Collect Analyze and Summarize data from a variety of sources to create compelling written and verbal communications.

A day in the life
A Security Engineer should foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. You will collaborate with business leaders to define security priorities. You will support product leaders by acting as a trusted advisor and by providing them with the direction that makes security easy. You will guide teams towards solutions that are secure by default. If secure-by-default solutions dont exist you will invent & propose them.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.

The benefits that generally apply to regular full-time employees include:
- Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you!

At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

About the team
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across Operations Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Customer Logistics Security to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. Youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

- 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
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level or equivalent
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP DNS and TCP/IP
- Experience providing risk assessments of vulnerabilities and evaluating mitigating controls in large complex networks.
- Excellent communication and data presentation skills that allow you to clearly compellingly and effectively influence audiences internally and externally across organizational boundaries

- Experience with programming languages such as Python Java C
- CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CFR (CyberSec First Responder) or Cloud or CySA (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst) or GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender) or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or PenTest
- Knowledge of industrial ethernet protocols ( CIP PROFINET EtherCAT ) and related technologies used in material handling equipment and fulfillment automation.
- Linux systems engineering skills and a solid grasp on operating system fundamentals

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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.