Amazon
Sr. Security Engineer, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Security Engineer who will design and oversee the security operations of a growing research and development (R&D) effort. This role requires some on site activity, roughly 1 to 2 times per week. As a security expert, you will own the completion of a threat model and security plan for our research spaces and will lead an array of projects and security initiatives designed to protect teammates, R&D facilities, and critical cloud infrastructure from all categories of threats. You will define, document, and educate policies/workflows for our labs, which span across academic, corporate, and industrial spaces. You obsess over internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly. You are independent and can manage program security projects under minimal supervision, continuously triage and prioritize accordingly, communicate clearly, think outside the box, and deliver exceptional results. By delivering a highly secure yet flexible R&D environment, successful candidates will enable a team of scientists and engineers to secure quantum technologies for our global AWS customer base. Responsibilities
Work with internal stakeholders, academic and corporate partners to meet or exceed Amazon security bar Understand software lifecycle on scientific equipment and mitigate physical and logical risks Perform periodic reviews of software baselines and network activity Manage security reviews of internally used, external-facing, or third-party applications Create and maintain detailed inventories of sensitive hardware and software With the help of other security engineers at AWS, audit equipment and software before commissioning in a development or production environment Qualifications
5+ years relevant security engineering work experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Informatics, or related fields 5+ years of professional work experience as a security expert in security engineering, scientific research, or engineering R&D Hands-on experience with security lifecycle activities including threat modeling, risk analysis, design review, and testing Strong understanding of adversary TTPs and experience with threat detection, response, and recovery Preferred Qualifications
Interest in learning Quantum Technologies Effective teacher and instructor with experience developing and delivering training to security, technical, and business professionals; ability to develop and deliver security awareness training programs Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate technically complex security issues for business and technical leadership; experience writing and publishing security standards Ability to manage tactical (daily) operations and participate in development of strategic program plans Understanding of crisis operations, risk management, and crisis communication Understanding of business continuity and incident command systems Strong working knowledge of access control systems and physical security components Experience providing security oversight at data centers or research lab environments 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 the Amazon accommodations information page.
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The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Security Engineer who will design and oversee the security operations of a growing research and development (R&D) effort. This role requires some on site activity, roughly 1 to 2 times per week. As a security expert, you will own the completion of a threat model and security plan for our research spaces and will lead an array of projects and security initiatives designed to protect teammates, R&D facilities, and critical cloud infrastructure from all categories of threats. You will define, document, and educate policies/workflows for our labs, which span across academic, corporate, and industrial spaces. You obsess over internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly. You are independent and can manage program security projects under minimal supervision, continuously triage and prioritize accordingly, communicate clearly, think outside the box, and deliver exceptional results. By delivering a highly secure yet flexible R&D environment, successful candidates will enable a team of scientists and engineers to secure quantum technologies for our global AWS customer base. Responsibilities
Work with internal stakeholders, academic and corporate partners to meet or exceed Amazon security bar Understand software lifecycle on scientific equipment and mitigate physical and logical risks Perform periodic reviews of software baselines and network activity Manage security reviews of internally used, external-facing, or third-party applications Create and maintain detailed inventories of sensitive hardware and software With the help of other security engineers at AWS, audit equipment and software before commissioning in a development or production environment Qualifications
5+ years relevant security engineering work experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Informatics, or related fields 5+ years of professional work experience as a security expert in security engineering, scientific research, or engineering R&D Hands-on experience with security lifecycle activities including threat modeling, risk analysis, design review, and testing Strong understanding of adversary TTPs and experience with threat detection, response, and recovery Preferred Qualifications
Interest in learning Quantum Technologies Effective teacher and instructor with experience developing and delivering training to security, technical, and business professionals; ability to develop and deliver security awareness training programs Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate technically complex security issues for business and technical leadership; experience writing and publishing security standards Ability to manage tactical (daily) operations and participate in development of strategic program plans Understanding of crisis operations, risk management, and crisis communication Understanding of business continuity and incident command systems Strong working knowledge of access control systems and physical security components Experience providing security oversight at data centers or research lab environments 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 the Amazon accommodations information page.
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