Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Amazon is a global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Arlington, VA, USASan Luis Obispo, CA, USA
$116,300 - $201,200
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Join Amazon Security Platform Engineering team as a Systems Development Engineer where you'll be at the forefront of protecting Amazon's vast cloud infrastructure. This role combines systems engineering with security, focusing on building innovative services that integrate third-party tools into Amazon's core security platforms. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that protect both Amazon's internal services and their use of third-party clouds like Azure and Google.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that directly impact the security of Amazon and its customers. You'll be part of a team that builds and manages services enabling threat detection and automated mitigation across Amazon's global infrastructure. The role involves working with cutting-edge AWS technologies and collaborating with various engineering teams to deliver robust security solutions.

As a Systems Development Engineer, you'll be empowered to solve complex architectural challenges while maintaining high standards for scalability and reliability. The team values strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making. You'll have end-to-end ownership of your projects, from design through deployment, and be encouraged to automate operational processes.

Amazon Security offers excellent career growth opportunities, with exposure to diverse security domains including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, and healthcare. The team promotes an inclusive culture that embraces continuous learning and diversity of thought. You'll benefit from extensive knowledge-sharing resources, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment that values work-life harmony.

The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on security challenges at a massive scale. You'll be joining a team that's passionate about maintaining customer trust and delivering secure solutions across Amazon's extensive product portfolio. If you're excited about building security solutions that protect millions of customers and want to grow your career in a dynamic, innovative environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

  • Design, build, and manage services that enable detection and automation of cybersecurity threats
  • Build solutions for mission critical systems that protect Amazon and customer data
  • Build and integrate tooling for system hardening and configuration best practices
  • Work on vulnerability mitigation and auditing of cloud resources configurations
  • Collaborate with security engineers and software development engineers

Requirements For Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Python
Java
Go
  • 3+ years of designing or architecting systems experience
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
  • Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby

Benefits For Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Work-life balance
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Training and development
  • Mentorship

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