Security Engineer, Amazon Leo Security
Core
Establish product-specific security bars, threat models, and priorities for Amazon Leo's satellite-based broadband service; act as a trusted advisor to product leaders to ensure secure-by-default solutions and protect customer data integrity.
Role type
Senior Security Engineer (Satellite/Telecom)
Builds
Mission-critical security systems, mechanisms, and testing tools for a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation.
Domain
Satellite communications, broadband networking, cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++, troubleshooting systems issues, log analysis, automation via command line, networking protocols (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP), security vulnerability remediation
Preferred skills
threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, cryptography, system administration, network security, AWS products, SDLC security activities
Technologies
Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, AWS
Responsibilities
Define security priorities and act as a trusted advisor to product leaders; assess technical debt and risk to guide teams toward secure solutions; enable builder teams to become self-sufficient in security through mentorship and tooling; assist Red Teams in scoping penetration tests and investigating security incidents; propose security vision and new testing tools to fortify products.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
