Amazon's Security team is seeking a Systems Security Development Engineer to create and integrate security automation for a classified AI Factory on a fully air-gapped platform. This role involves working closely with infrastructure engineers to ensure security is embedded from the start. The team values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from various backgrounds to apply. The position requires a strong focus on security controls, automation, and compliance within a unique operational environment.

• 3+ years of systems engineering experience
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Hands-on experience with Linux systems administration, automation (Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent), and scripting (Python, Bash)
• Experience integrating security tooling into infrastructure (SIEM, endpoint, vulnerability scanning)
• Understanding of Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and infrastructure-as-code
• Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
• Experience in air-gapped, classified, or disconnected environments
• Familiarity with STIG application, CIS benchmarks, and hardening automation
• Experience with multi-vendor COTS integration (storage, networking, compute)
• Security certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, RHCSA)

• Engineer security automation for platform hardening, STIG application, and configuration enforcement
• Build and maintain log pipelines and telemetry collection for the air-gapped SIEM
• Integrate security tooling (endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, detection) into the platform stack
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code for security components
• Support security control implementation and evidence generation for RMF authorization
• Partner with platform engineering to integrate identity, secrets management, and crypto services

• 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.