Security Engineer, AWS Security Hub, Security Services (S2)
AmazonSecurity Engineer, AWS Security Hub, Security Services (S2)
AmazonLocation
New York, NY
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$159,300 - $212,800 per year
Job description
The AWS Security Hub team is seeking a security engineer focused on compliance and security best practices for AWS, Azure, and GCP services. This role involves defining security best practices, implementing security controls, and conducting automated checks against industry standards. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to enhance security and compliance across AWS. The team values work-life balance and supports career growth through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
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 troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a STEM field, or equivalent experience in IT Security.
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, and TCP/IP.
- Experience with AWS products and services.
- Experience performing security activities across one or more phases of the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead the effort to define security best practices across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Implement security controls to assess compliance and respond to non-compliant events.
- Develop requirements for developers to translate security controls into automated checks.
- Implement automated checks in Python or a supported language.
- Collaborate with AWS service owners and security experts to enhance security and compliance.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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