The Security Engineer role at Amazon focuses on assessing risks and delivering countermeasures to protect customer data and company systems. Engineers will collaborate with experienced team members to create and execute security protocols while developing skills in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex problems that impact millions of customers globally. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about innovation and eager to tackle new challenges.

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related fields.
• Knowledge of access-control systems, network security, application security, security architecture, cryptography, and operations security.
• Experience with coding/scripting in one or more languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell.
• Experience with AWS Services including EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and SQS.
• Experience with tools such as Wireshark, encryption software, Snort, Sguil, Suricata, Kibana, Metasploit, Nmap, OpenSSL, or Setkey.

• Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to create and execute security controls, defenses, and countermeasures.
• Develop, test, review, debug, or deploy code that supports security protocols.
• Work effectively with your team to identify security problems and improve the security aspects of their services.
• Assess risks that could affect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data, systems, or services.
• Resolve security events, incidents, or conduct security assessments using penetration tests and ethical hacking tools.
• Classify, store, and handle data in accordance with policy or best practices.
• Troubleshoot, research the root cause of, and resolve security or risk issues with guidance.

• 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.