Systems Development Engineer, US ADC Security

Amazon's Security team is looking for a Systems Security Development Engineer to

design, build, and integrate security automation and tooling for a U.S.

Government program delivering a classified AI Factory on a fully air-gapped

platform. This is not a traditional cloud environment; there is no AWS control

plane, no internet connectivity, and no existing security automation to inherit.

You will engineer the systems that integrate security controls into the platform

build, including hardening automation, configuration management, log pipeline

engineering, and security tool integration across a multi-vendor COTS stack

(Kubernetes, ONTAP, NVIDIA, Cisco, Thales). You will work hands-on with

infrastructure engineers to ensure security is built into the platform from day

one, not bolted on after delivery.

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

• Engineer security automation for platform hardening, STIG application, and

configuration enforcement.

• Build and maintain log pipelines and telemetry collection for the air-gapped

SIEM.

• Integrate security tooling (endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning,

detection) into the platform stack.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code for security components.

• Support security control implementation and evidence generation for RMF

authorization.

• Partner with platform engineering to integrate identity, secrets management,

and crypto services.

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

• - Knowledge of systems
• engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
• - 3+ years of systems engineering experience
• - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
• - Hands-on experience with Linux systems administration, automation (Ansible,
• Terraform, or equivalent), and scripting (Python, Bash).
• - Experience integrating security tooling into infrastructure (SIEM, endpoint,
• vulnerability scanning).
• - Understanding of Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and
• infrastructure-as-code.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience working in an
• Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
• - Experience in air-gapped, classified, or disconnected environments.
• - Familiarity with STIG application, CIS benchmarks, and hardening automation.
• - Experience with multi-vendor COTS integration (storage, networking, compute).
• - Security certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, RHCSA).
• 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
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• 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
• [https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
• USA, VA, Herndon - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually