Security Engineer I, Identity and Access Management

A successful candidate will support a range of initiatives in the Identity and Access Management organization, ranging from threat modeling and architecture reviews with builders, to policy interpretation and guidance, as well as support for ongoing initiatives that move the needle for Amazon's IAM security bar.

Key job responsibilities
* Protecting and securing Amazon authentication and authorization workflows.
* Participate in the analysis, troubleshooting, investigation and remediation of identity security related activities and events.
* Develop and generate automated security audits to ensure the identity workflows adhere to industry standard security, risk and compliance requirements.
* Develop, deploy and manage scripts to automate the generation of reports across various technologies.
* Partner with other Amazon Security Engineers to implement cross-team programs and solutions.
* Consult with teams on technologies such as Windows Single-Sign-On, Kerberos, FIDO/FIDO2, Passwordless Authentication, AuthZ, AuthN and Auditing.

A day in the life
Advises the business on IAM security risks and best practices through a combination of consultation, project engagements and support of development of innovative ways to secure applications at scale. Envisions, advocates for and implements AmSec IAM guidance for human, device and service identity workloads.

About the team
We primarily drive improvements to authentication, authorization and access auditing for Stores, Digital and Other (SDO). We invest in deeply understanding the different ways Amazon does business to devise strategies that meaningfully improve security posture, while enabling business productivity. As a core component of modern technology, IAM provides security teams with a mechanism to holistically enforce central security policy and reduce the risk of fraud, lateral movement and unauthorized access.

About Amazon Security:

Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

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.

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 and 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.

Basic Qualifications

- Associate's degree or above
- Experience scripting with Python, Perl, Bash or PowerShell
- Experience in one or more of the following domains: access- control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of internet fundamentals and cloud computing concepts
- Knowledge of system, network and OS

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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