Security Engineer – Amazon – London
Join Amazon as a Security Engineer and help protect the company’s most critical systems and corporate services. This role is part of the Corporate Services Security (CPSS) team, working closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and Communications departments to ensure safe, secure innovation across the organization.
As part of the Product Security Team, you’ll contribute to building secure applications using AWS services, drive threat modeling, secure code reviews, and support development teams with security training and architecture guidance—all while enjoying work-life balance and opportunities to pursue passion projects.
About the role: Security Engineer
As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for threat modeling, conducting secure code reviews (manual and automated), and developing internal security automation tools. Your daily work will include analyzing vulnerabilities, guiding development teams, and contributing to Amazon’s overall security strategy.
You’ll influence key decisions and provide both technical and strategic input to senior stakeholders. Your work will span across applications hosted on the cloud, and you’ll have a chance to shape how Amazon’s internal systems are secured.
Benefits and Salary
This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with flexibility and space for professional growth. Amazon provides access to top-tier technology, collaboration with global teams, and impactful projects in cybersecurity.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: Systems, Quality, & Security Engineering
📍 Location: London, UK
Requirements / Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong understanding of networking protocols like HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar
- Familiarity with threat modeling and other risk assessment techniques
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with AWS products and services
- Background in secure coding, identity and authentication, cryptography, or network security
- Experience guiding teams through security architecture decisions
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help secure the future of Amazon’s corporate systems and enjoy solving complex challenges, apply now using the link below.
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
This is a prime opportunity to showcase your expertise in security engineering, especially if you’re confident with cloud security architecture, code audits, and threat modeling. Focus on your ability to work cross-functionally and support secure software development.
When applying, highlight your hands-on experience with AWS security tools, programming languages (such as Python or Java), and how you’ve influenced security practices in past roles. Proving your ability to guide teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders will set you apart.