Security Engineer - Hardware, US ADC Security

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USAColumbia, MD, USA
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Engineer - Hardware, US ADC Security

The U.S. Amazon Dedicated Cloud Information Security team seeks a Security Engineer specializing in hardware assessment and testing. This role combines hardware security expertise with software development, requiring hands-on experience in both domains. As a Security Engineer, you'll conduct security reviews of hardware components, develop cloud architectures, and create detection mechanisms. The position demands strong technical skills in hardware interfaces, security protocols, and programming. You'll work directly with customers, providing technical guidance that shapes project directions. The role requires a TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and US citizenship.

The position offers a unique blend of hardware and software security responsibilities, from threat modeling to implementing security solutions. You'll join AWS's inclusive culture, working alongside diverse team members who value knowledge sharing and mentorship. The team emphasizes work-life balance, offering flexible scheduling to ensure both professional and personal success.

Key responsibilities include conducting security reviews, developing security architectures, and implementing hardware-related security solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge technology in AWS's cloud infrastructure, addressing complex security challenges at scale. The role offers growth opportunities within AWS's security organization and exposure to advanced hardware security implementations.

This position is ideal for security professionals who combine hardware expertise with software development skills, offering the chance to impact critical infrastructure security while working with leading cloud technology. The role provides competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on significant security challenges in a collaborative, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer - Hardware, US ADC Security

  • Participate in security reviews of hardware components and integrative infrastructure
  • Build/enhance cloud architectures for security programs
  • Write code/scripts and create detection mechanisms
  • Provide technical guidance and recommendations
  • Facilitate security reviews and perform threat modeling
  • Configure software and hardware test environments
  • Guide/monitor internal and external test personnel
  • Address technical questions around hardware implementations for cryptography, access, and threat mitigations

Requirements For Security Engineer - Hardware, US ADC Security

Python
Java
Go
Rust
  • 2+ years experience in computer hardware and networking
  • 1+ years of programming with modern languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, Rust)
  • 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • Experience designing, building, and deploying complex and scalable software and hardware solutions
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, or equivalent work experience
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Benefits For Security Engineer - Hardware, US ADC Security

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Work-life balance focus

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