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Security Testing Engineer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

jessup, MD

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Job description

Security Testing Engineer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

Job ID: | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon's Security team is looking for a Security Testing Engineer to execute security testing and assessment for a U.S. Government program building a classified AI Factory. We are a hands-on team that validates our defenses by actively testing them. In this role you execute security control tests, penetration tests, and secure-configuration (STIG) checks, document findings and support remediation tracking, and build the tooling and scripts that make testing repeatable. You will work alongside senior testing engineers, security engineers, and ISSOs to generate the evidence that proves the system is defensible. If you like hands-on offensive and validation work on systems that matter, this role is for you.

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.

Execute security control tests, penetration tests, and STIG checks.

Document findings and support remediation tracking.

Build and maintain test tooling and scripts.

Support the security control assessment and evidence collection.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of any combination of the following: application security frameworks, identity and access controls, incident response, mobile security, cloud computing and security, AI security, threat intelligence, and penetration testing experience

Experience designing and planning test conditions, test scripts, and test data sets to ensure appropriate and adequate coverage and control

Hands-on pen-testing and STIG-validation experience.

Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in scripting for automation (e.g. Python) and advanced SQL skills.

Experience in classified/disconnected environments.

Security certification (e.g., GPEN, Security+).

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .

USA, MD, Jessup - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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