Security Engineer – 2026 (US)

NOTE: By applying to this position your application will be considered for all Security Engineer roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle Bellevue Redmond) Greater Bay Area (San Francisco Sunnyvale Santa Clara) Greater DMV (DC MD VA) Austin (TX) New York City (NY) Minneapolis (MN).

Would you like to assess risk and help deliver countermeasures that protect customer data and prevent attempts to infiltrate company systems Are you passionate about solving problems in an online world where threats grow ever more sophisticated

At Amazon we hire the best minds in technology to innovate on behalf of our customers. The intense focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the worlds most beloved brands customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Security engineers use cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.

The challenges security engineers solve for at Amazon are big and impact millions of customers sellers and products around the world. Our path is not always simple so we are selective about who joins us on this journey. There is a certain kind of person who takes on this role at Amazon someone who is excited by the idea of creating new products features and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company whose ship cycles are measured in weeks not years.


Key job responsibilities
As a Security Engineer you will/may:

Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to create and execute security controls defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal and/or external attacks.
Develop test review debug or deploy code that supports security protocols.
Work effectively with your team to identify security problems and improve the security aspects of their service(s).
Assess risks that could affect the confidentiality integrity or availability of data systems or services.
Resolve security events incidents or conduct security assessments using penetration tests ethical hacking tools or risk mitigation methodologies to evaluate vulnerabilities.
Classify store and handle data in accordance with policy or best practices.
Troubleshoot research the root cause of and resolve security or risk issues with guidance.

A day in the life
Were on the lookout for the curious those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow.

At Amazon you will grow into the high impact visionary person you know youre ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges developing new skills and achieving personal growth.

How often can you say that your work changes the world At Amazon youll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.


About the team



- Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelors degree or above in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology or related fields
- Knowledge of one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology network security application- and system-development security security architecture and models cryptography and operations security
- Experience with coding/scripting in one or more languages (e.g. Python C C Java Ruby or PowerShell)
- Are 18 years of age or older

- Experience with AWS Services including EC2 Lambda S3 DynamoDB SQS
- Experience with tools such as Wireshark encryption software Snort Sguil Suricata Kibana Metasploit Nmap OpenSSL or Setkey

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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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 WA Seattle - 136000.00 - 184000.00 USD annually