The Security Engineer role on the Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security team focuses on protecting and enhancing authentication and authorization systems across Amazon's global operations. This position involves collaborating with various teams to improve security posture while enabling business productivity. The team values diverse experiences and fosters a culture of curiosity and continuous learning. The role requires a strong understanding of modern authentication protocols and the ability to analyze and communicate security risks effectively.

• 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 computer science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, and TCP/IP.
• Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
• Experience with AWS products and services.

• Participate in architectural reviews and threat models for identity systems.
• Develop and support requirements for Amazon's IAM security initiatives.
• Improve access management infrastructure across a complex global environment.
• Provide authentication and authorization design review and threat modeling services across the enterprise.
• Implement and maintain automated security audits for identity workflows.
• Collaborate with business teams on technologies such as FIDO2, Kerberos, Single Sign-On, and Passwordless Authentication.
• Analyze alerts from detection tools and investigate identity security events.
• Communicate findings and security recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

• 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.