Security Engineer , Global Media and Entertainment Security
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Application deadline: Apr 4 2026
We are changing the way millions of customers interact with entertainment that enriches lives. Amazon Global Media and Entertainment delivers experiences at unparalleled scale. Whether its launching our own studio to create original and exclusive content or connecting players and developers to the games and communities they love Amazon Global Media and Entertainment Security is at the center of customer builder and content journeys. Come build with us.
About the Role
We are looking for a Security Engineer to strengthen our network edge defenses through data-driven security this role youll support our network edge team by developing threat models analyzing traffic patterns and tuning security configurations to reduce detection blind spots accelerate incident response and fortify our defenses against application-layer attacks.
As a Security Engineer within Global Media and Entertainment you will collaborate with engineering teams to drive the implementation and validation of security controls prior to production launch. You will provide frontline support for partners on security-related issues including design reviews network monitoring and emerging threat response. This role requires thought leadership as you invent and innovate to protect our customers and content at scale.
Key job responsibilities
Perform traffic analysis to identify anomalies in request headers cookies and payloads that indicate attacks
Design and implement custom WAF rules based on identified threat patterns balancing security with customer experience
Execute DDoS penetration testing against anti-DDoS protections to validate and enhance defense capabilities
Configure bot management solutions to distinguish between legitimate traffic and malicious actors
Build and maintain security dashboards for WAF and API metrics to improve visibility and accelerate threat detection
Develop threat models and conduct log analysis to improve security and optimization opportunities
Provide security engineering expertise to develop with security designs and security control implementation for systems that interact with the edge systems and which have a direct impact on the Customer experience
A day in the life
As a Security Engineer youll start your day reviewing overnight security alerts and analyzing traffic patterns for anomalies. You might spend your morning collaborating with a development team on a design review for an upcoming service launch ensuring security controls are properly the afternoon you could be tuning WAF rules to address a new attack pattern youve identified in the logs or working with the infrastructure team to optimize edge security configurations. Youll balance proactive security improvements with reactive incident response always making risk-based decisions grounded in data. Your work directly impacts millions of customers by keeping their entertainment experiences secure and uninterrupted.
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 knowledge-sharing training and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life 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.
- 3 years of non-internship background in troubleshooting systems issues analyzing logs or automating complex tasks using command line tools experience
- 3 years of work in identifying security issues and risks and developing mitigation plans experience
- 3 years of scripting programming or security code review in a common language such as Python Java or C experience
- Experience with security in service-oriented architectures/microservices and web services
- Knowledge of networking protocols to include HTTP(S) DNS and TCP/IP
- 2 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
- Knowledge of command line tools to troubleshoot protocols analyze log outputs or automate basic tasks
- Experience in scripting programming or security code reviewing in a common language such as Python Java or C
- 3 years of experience with WAF rule tuning and optimization
- 3 years of experience troubleshooting and analyzing logs to detect and respond to anomalies DDoS attacks and API security threats
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.
We are changing the way millions of customers interact with entertainment that enriches lives. Amazon Global Media and Entertainment delivers experiences at unparalleled scale. Whether its launching our own studio to create original and exclusive content or connecting players and developers to the games and communities they love Amazon Global Media and Entertainment Security is at the center of customer builder and content journeys. Come build with us.
About the Role
We are looking for a Security Engineer to strengthen our network edge defenses through data-driven security this role youll support our network edge team by developing threat models analyzing traffic patterns and tuning security configurations to reduce detection blind spots accelerate incident response and fortify our defenses against application-layer attacks.
As a Security Engineer within Global Media and Entertainment you will collaborate with engineering teams to drive the implementation and validation of security controls prior to production launch. You will provide frontline support for partners on security-related issues including design reviews network monitoring and emerging threat response. This role requires thought leadership as you invent and innovate to protect our customers and content at scale.
Key job responsibilities
Perform traffic analysis to identify anomalies in request headers cookies and payloads that indicate attacks
Design and implement custom WAF rules based on identified threat patterns balancing security with customer experience
Execute DDoS penetration testing against anti-DDoS protections to validate and enhance defense capabilities
Configure bot management solutions to distinguish between legitimate traffic and malicious actors
Build and maintain security dashboards for WAF and API metrics to improve visibility and accelerate threat detection
Develop threat models and conduct log analysis to improve security and optimization opportunities
Provide security engineering expertise to develop with security designs and security control implementation for systems that interact with the edge systems and which have a direct impact on the Customer experience
A day in the life
As a Security Engineer youll start your day reviewing overnight security alerts and analyzing traffic patterns for anomalies. You might spend your morning collaborating with a development team on a design review for an upcoming service launch ensuring security controls are properly the afternoon you could be tuning WAF rules to address a new attack pattern youve identified in the logs or working with the infrastructure team to optimize edge security configurations. Youll balance proactive security improvements with reactive incident response always making risk-based decisions grounded in data. Your work directly impacts millions of customers by keeping their entertainment experiences secure and uninterrupted.
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 knowledge-sharing training and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life 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.
- 3 years of non-internship background in troubleshooting systems issues analyzing logs or automating complex tasks using command line tools experience
- 3 years of work in identifying security issues and risks and developing mitigation plans experience
- 3 years of scripting programming or security code review in a common language such as Python Java or C experience
- Experience with security in service-oriented architectures/microservices and web services
- Knowledge of networking protocols to include HTTP(S) DNS and TCP/IP
- 2 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
- Knowledge of command line tools to troubleshoot protocols analyze log outputs or automate basic tasks
- Experience in scripting programming or security code reviewing in a common language such as Python Java or C
- 3 years of experience with WAF rule tuning and optimization
- 3 years of experience troubleshooting and analyzing logs to detect and respond to anomalies DDoS attacks and API security threats
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CO Denver - 159300.00 - 202400.00 USD annually
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