CareerPlan

Systems Development Engineer II, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security Engineering

Herndon, Virginia, United StatesFull-time$129k–$175k2026-06-30 → 2026-10-24

Core

Manage the operation of physical access control systems (PACS) and automate robust architecture for future growth in a classified environment.

Role type

Senior Systems Development Engineer (Security Infrastructure)

Builds

Enterprise-scale security solutions, custom PACS integrations, security automation frameworks, and high-availability distributed systems.

Domain

Cloud Security / Physical Security Infrastructure

Required skills

Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust, Linux/UNIX, Windows, CI/CD pipelines, systems administration, distributed systems at scale

Preferred skills

None explicitly stated beyond basic qualifications

Technologies

Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust, Linux, UNIX, Windows, CI/CD, IaC

Responsibilities

Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions, design high-availability distributed systems, lead development of custom security tools, architect zero-trust security models, design custom APIs and middleware, develop automation frameworks for IaC, create monitoring systems using machine learning, implement cryptographic solutions, design authentication protocols, lead technical design reviews, mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC