Help us connect the unconnected! Project Kuiper is seeking a bar-raising Security Engineer to secure Amazon's ambitious mission of delivering fast, affordable broadband from space. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on ground breaking satellite communications technology while building robust security solutions from the ground up.
Key job responsibilities
As a Security Engineer at Project Kuiper, you'll help protect our constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, ground network infrastructure, and customer terminal systems. You'll leverage your expertise in data analytics and tooling to build scalable security solutions that safeguard both space and ground segments of our network.
* Conduct sophisticated analytics of our risk repository across space and ground systems
* Design and implement Day 1 style tooling to secure satellite communications infrastructure
* Build and own comprehensive compliance tools that meet both terrestrial and space-based requirements
* Develop security monitoring and analytics platforms using OpenSearch and related technologies
* Partner with hardware, software, and network teams to implement security controls across the Kuiper ecosystem
About the team
At Project Kuiper, you'll be part of a team working to make high-speed, low-latency broadband more accessible and affordable for unserved and underserved communities around the world. Join us in connecting the world while ensuring the security and integrity of our space-based network.
You are not fulfilling all qualifications? Please apply anyway. We understand that it is very hard to have all qualifications mentioned above, and growth and learning are art of our culture.
Are you ready to secure the future of satellite broadband? Apply now and join Project Kuiper in our mission to connect the unconnected!- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
- Strong proficiency in data analytics, including SQL and object databases
- Expert-level Python skills, with experience in pandas and JSON manipulation
- Hands-on experience with AWS tooling, including SigV4 authentication
- Deep understanding of application security principles and best practices- 2+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience
- Experience with AWS products and services
- Experience with graph databases and network analysis
- Expertise in OpenSearch/ElasticSearch implementations
- Knowledge of vector databases for security analytics
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST or ISO 27K
- Master's degree in a relevant field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/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
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