Security Engineer - Hardware, US ADC Security Join to apply for the Security Engineer - Hardware, US ADC Security role at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Engineer - Hardware, US ADC Security 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Security Engineer - Hardware, US ADC Security role at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description The U.S. Amazon Dedicated Cloud Information Security team is looking for an experienced Security Engineer with a background in assessing and testing computer hardware. You will participate in security reviews of hardware components and integrative infrastructure, and build/enhance cloud architectures that deploy environments in support of security programs. This may include writing code/scripts and creating detection mechanisms. Description The U.S. Amazon Dedicated Cloud Information Security team is looking for an experienced Security Engineer with a background in assessing and testing computer hardware. You will participate in security reviews of hardware components and integrative infrastructure, and build/enhance cloud architectures that deploy environments in support of security programs. This may include writing code/scripts and creating detection mechanisms. As a Security Engineer you will be expected to provide technical guidance and recommendations that influence the business and direction of the project team. You will have the ability to directly work with customers to deliver security outcomes that will have a broad and lasting impact. You will be counted on to apply high judgment and recommendations for engineering standards on both hardware and software systems. This is a hands-on position where your daily activities will range from facilitating security reviews, performing threat modeling, configuring software and hardware test environments, guiding/monitoring internal and external test personnel, addressing technical questions around hardware implementations for cryptography, access, and threat mitigations. To succeed in this role, you will deliver on-time results based in your deep technical expertise that delight your customers. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Key job responsibilities Providing security engineering solutions and support during customer-facing engagements, proactively addressing customer requirements while reducing risks. Working alongside a team of Security Engineers to assess and reduce risk while delivering security outcomes for customers. Enhancing a culture that holds a high quality security bar when building automated cloud infrastructure. Translating functional and technical requirements for hardware and software systems into detailed architecture and design. Providing recommendations and implementing solutions to hardware related challenges. About The Team Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren't focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we're happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life-both in and outside of work. Basic Qualifications 2+ years experience in computer hardware and networking. 1+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, Rust experience. 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience. Experience designing, building, and deploying complex and scalable software and hardware solutions in production. Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, or equivalent work experience. Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph Preferred Qualifications Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging technical, and non-technical audiences. Experience setting up hardware environment for security evaluations - configuring data center hardware components, setting up and configuring power systems, configuration of network equipment and site-to-site inter-connectivity. Experience with secure application development - static application security testing, dynamic application security testing, vulnerability scanning and mitigation. An understanding of software development and deployment practices - feature branch management strategies, continuous integration, continuous delivery, software observability, and metering. Experience with AWS services. Experience in vulnerability management or security operations. Familiarity with hardware interfaces: PCIe, JTAG, UART, I2C, SPI. Familiarity with software system interfaces: gRPC, REST. Understanding of High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Failover. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc. Job ID: A2724388 Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Engineering Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amazon Web Services (AWS) by 2x Get notified about new Security Engineer jobs in Annapolis Junction, MD . Washington, DC $177,000.00-$251,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $117,000.00-$173,000.00 1 week ago Security Engineer I, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) Security Engineer I, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) Washington, DC $117,000.00-$173,000.00 2 weeks ago Fulton, MD $119,100.00-$203,100.00 3 days ago North Bethesda, MD $55,000.00-$125,000.00 3 weeks ago Fort Meade, MD $107,000.00-$113,000.00 1 month ago Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst - Mid Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Washington, DC $213,000.00-$293,000.00 3 weeks ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $75.00-$85.00 2 weeks ago Information Security Engineer/Security Tester Information Systems Security Engineer Level 1 Information Systems Security Engineer Level 1 Silver Spring, MD $75.00-$85.00 2 weeks ago Fort Meade, MD $185,000.00-$225,000.00 8 months ago Cloud Security - Information Security Engineer- Remote Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security Annapolis Junction, MD $136,000.00-$212,800.00 2 weeks ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr