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Systems Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Systems Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. The Amazon Foundational Security Services team is responsible for creating and maintaining a high security bar across all Amazon's products and services. This EU-based Operations team works integrated with Software Development teams to provide secure-by-default security services.

As a Systems Engineer, you'll be working on security technologies including access control design patterns, identity security services, authorization, authentication, and lifecycle management. Each day, you'll support systems handling billions of transactions worldwide on Amazon's cloud and retail platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing new security features
  • Deploying software through large automated systems
  • Providing operational support for security software
  • Automating fixes for operational issues
  • Solving complex design problems

The role offers:

  • Flexible work schedule promoting work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work with diverse, global teams
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Chance to work on industry-leading security innovations
  • Experience across multiple domains (cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare)

The ideal candidate should be passionate about solving security challenges innovatively, enjoy simplifying complex problems, and be focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. While deep security expertise is valued, we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are eager to learn and contribute to building highly scalable, secure systems.

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Responsibilities For Systems Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

  • Design and implement new security features
  • Deploy software through large automated systems
  • Provide operational support for security software
  • Automate fixes for operational issues
  • Solve complex design problems
  • Support security services across Amazon's cloud and retail platforms

Requirements For Systems Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

  • Knowledge of AWS products and services
  • Systems engineering experience with software, hardware, networking, operating systems
  • Proficiency in operational best practices and SOPs
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for software systems

Benefits For Systems Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Work-life balance focus
  • Global team collaboration

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