Systems Development Engineer, US Amazon Dedicated ...

DescriptionAWS Security is looking for a driven professional to join its high-security systems engineering team to manage the operation of our physical access control system (PACS), as well as help us automate a sustainable and robust architecture for future growth. As an SysDev, you will be responsible for the overall health and security of our critical service, providing excellent customer service to our partners in a classified environment. Engineers on this team play an integral role in the future of physical security. You will own the integration with enterprise and commodity hardware through proprietary and open source protocols, build extensible management tooling by which customers are delighted, produce infrastructure as code and robust operational monitoring that scales with our growing infrastructure. You will make sure the entire deployment process is performant, automated, and well tested to keep development iteration fast and unhindered by unnecessary operational misses. 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 - Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions from conception to production, including custom PACS integrations and security automation frameworks - Design and develop high-availability distributed systems with emphasis on security, scalability, and fault tolerance - Lead the development of custom security tools and frameworks for system hardening, threat detection, and automated incident response - Architect and implement zero-trust security models for critical infrastructure components - Design and build custom APIs and middleware solutions for security system integration - Develop advanced automation frameworks for infrastructure as code (IaC) deployment and configuration management - Create sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems using machine learning for anomaly detection - Implement cryptographic solutions for secure communication between distributed systems - Design and implement custom authentication and authorization protocols - Lead technical design reviews and security architecture assessments - Mentor junior engineers and establish technical best practices 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, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t 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 Amazonu2019s 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, itu2019s 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 Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll 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, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.Basic Qualifications- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - Experience with Linux/Unix - Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with PolygraphPreferred Qualifications- Experience with distributed systems at scale 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 youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Created: 2026-01-15