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Security Engineer, WWPS Solutions Architecture

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$159,300 - $202,400 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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Job description

Amazon Web Services is seeking a motivated Security Engineer to join the Controlled Working Environment program. This role focuses on expanding the Security Operations Center and maintaining security compliance. The ideal candidate will balance business and technical risks while driving teams to mitigate threats effectively. A passion for engineering innovative solutions to complex security challenges is essential.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of programming experience in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++, or similar object-oriented languages.
  • 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review experience in a common programming language.
  • 2+ years of experience troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating tasks using command line tools.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 2+ years of IT Security experience.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, and TCP/IP.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • CISSP, CISA, CISM, or other security certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Confidently respond to security incidents and proactively prevent future occurrences.
  • Design and coordinate responses to security events involving multiple teams.
  • Build security utilities and tools to enhance team operations.
  • Evaluate the impact of security threats and coordinate mitigation plans.
  • Communicate effectively with various audiences regarding security matters.
  • Instill best practices of security engineering throughout the organization.
  • Fulfill regular on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

  • 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.

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