The AWS Security team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to enhance the security of Amazon Dedicated Clouds and Cleared Programs. This role involves developing tools and automation while ensuring the health and security of critical services in a classified environment. The team values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from various backgrounds to apply. The position offers opportunities for career growth and emphasizes work-life balance.

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance

• Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions from conception to production
• Design and develop high-availability distributed software with an emphasis on security, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Architect and implement zero-trust security models for critical infrastructure components
• Design and build custom APIs and middleware solutions for security system integration
• Develop advanced automation frameworks for infrastructure as code deployment and configuration management
• Create sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems using machine learning for anomaly detection
• Implement cryptographic solutions for secure communication between distributed systems
• Design and implement custom authentication and authorization protocols
• Lead technical design reviews and security architecture assessments
• Mentor junior engineers and establish technical best practices

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.